Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China, Forcing 2 Million to Evacuate... 113 Injured in Taiwan

Accompanied by Winds of 144 km/h,
Typhoon Hits Zhejiang Province in Succession

Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the season, made landfall on the eastern coast of China, forcing about 2 million residents to evacuate due to torrential rains. In Taiwan, which was affected by the typhoon, more than 100 people were injured.

Taiwan vehicle flooded due to typhoon impact. This photo is not directly related to the article content. Photo by Yonhap News.

According to reports from AP, AFP, and others on July 12, after recent heavy rains and landslides in southern China resulted in at least 39 deaths, Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the eastern coast of China the previous night. Citing Zhejiang provincial meteorological authorities, Chinese state media reported that Typhoon Bavi first made landfall in Yueqing, Zhejiang Province, at around 11:20 p.m. the previous night, with maximum wind speeds reaching 144 km/h. The typhoon briefly moved back offshore before making landfall again in Yueqing, Zhejiang Province, about 20 minutes later.

The typhoon brought heavy rain to coastal areas, raising concerns about floods, transportation disruptions, river overflows, and the inundation of farmland. Just before the typhoon's landfall, at least 2 million people were evacuated in China. Authorities in Zhejiang Province reported evacuating around 1.72 million people. No casualties have been reported so far. In Zhejiang Province, classes, work, transportation services, and outdoor activities were all suspended. More than 400 flights and dozens of train services were canceled.

In Beijing, the capital of China, more than 100,000 residents were evacuated due to heavy rains. In Fujian Province, 130,000 people were evacuated, and in coastal areas of Shanghai, about 34,000 people were also evacuated.

Taiwan, which was within the typhoon's area of influence, also suffered damage. According to Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA), the Central Emergency Operation Center announced that, as of 7 p.m. the previous day, 113 people, including five foreigners, were injured due to the effects of Typhoon Bavi. No deaths or serious injuries were reported.

A total of 14,000 people were evacuated across Taiwan, and hundreds of flights were canceled. More than 170,000 households suffered power outages. The Central Weather Administration of Taiwan warned that as the typhoon brushed past northern Taiwan, it would bring heavy rain and dangerous waves up to 10 meters high along the coast.

Typhoon Bavi is expected to gradually weaken as it moves northwest. However, heavy rain is still forecast for some regions of China until July 15.

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