Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as millions take shelter

Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in China's eastern Zhejiang province, bringing powerful winds and triggering widespread precautionary measures. Nearly 2 million residents were ordered to take shelter as the storm hit Yuhuan city with gusts reaching 144 kilometers per hour, according to state media Xinhua.

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The proactive, all-out mobilization, which is sparing no effort or cost, is undertaken entirely to guard against the [worst-case] scenario.

Authorities acted swiftly to mitigate potential damage, suspending school classes, public transport, and outdoor activities. Hundreds of flights and dozens of train services were canceled across the province. Government officials stated that the "proactive, all-out mobilization" was undertaken to guard against the worst-case scenario.

While the typhoon is now slowing and weakening as it travels northwest, its considerable size poses a continued risk. Forecasters predict torrential rain in coastal regions, raising concerns about flash flooding, transportation disruptions, and inundated farmland. Evacuations extended beyond Zhejiang, affecting over 100,000 people in Fujian and Beijing, and 34,000 in Shanghai.

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I'm a little worried, but I think it'll be OK. We've been through typhoons before. We'll get through it.

This event follows a week of extreme weather across southern and central China, which has already resulted in at least 39 deaths and widespread river flooding. Earlier, Typhoon Bavi had impacted Japan and Taiwan, causing injuries and leading to significant flight cancellations and evacuations.

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I think supplies are well guaranteed now. There's no need to panic or stockpile a lot of food or other supplies.