Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in China, prompting the evacuation of nearly 2 million residents. According to the National Meteorological Center of China, the typhoon brought sustained winds of approximately 144 km/h, classifying it as a Category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Despite a gradual weakening of the storm, meteorologists caution that Bavi remains hazardous due to the heavy rainfall it is expected to bring.
In Zhejiang province, over 1.7 million people have been evacuated, with more than 100,000 leaving their homes in neighboring Fujian and Beijing, and approximately 34,000 evacuating from Shanghai.
In Taiwan, although the typhoon did not make direct landfall, authorities evacuated more than 14,000 residents from mountainous regions due to the threat of intense rainfall. The inclement weather led to the cancellation of 920 international and 282 domestic flights, effectively halting operations at Taoyuan International Airport.
As of now, there have been no reported casualties in Japan or Taiwan. However, in the Philippines, 17 people have died due to heavy rains exacerbated by the typhoon, while 113 individuals in Taiwan suffered injuries primarily from falls or being struck by debris propelled by strong winds.
Locals in China have prepared for the storm by stocking up on water and food supplies for several days, yet there is no panic among the population, thanks to the timely preparations made by government authorities.
