Typhoon Bavi Forces Mass Evacuations in Eastern China
Monday, 2026/07/13160 words2 minutes1974 reads
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China on July 12, 2026, after traveling across the Pacific Ocean. The powerful storm first struck the coastal city of Taizhou in Zhejiang province on Saturday evening, then made a second landfall near Wenzhou around midnight.
Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people from dangerous areas in Zhejiang province. Schools, workplaces, and outdoor activities were suspended throughout the region. Transportation was severely affected, with approximately 400 flights cancelled and many train services stopped.
Although Bavi had weakened from a super typhoon to a severe tropical storm, it still brought heavy rainfall and strong winds. Weather forecasters warned that the storm's rain bands contained significant moisture and predicted it would move northwest through Anhui province.
Residents in affected areas reported hearing roof tiles and tree branches falling during the storm. Photographs showed vehicles overturned by the powerful winds. The massive evacuation effort aimed to protect people before the worst weather reached densely populated areas.
