Typhoon Bavi Threatens Taiwan and China After Fatal Landslides in Philippines

WHO:

AP News - Authorities in Zhejiang evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday morning.

AP News - Shanghai relocated around 34,000 residents from high-risk areas by noon.

Al Jazeera - More than 600,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in China due to Typhoon Bavi.

Al Jazeera - In Fujian province, more than 100,000 people were evacuated.

AP News - 29,000 soldiers have been put on standby in Taiwan to assist with relief efforts.

AP News - 170,000 rescue workers have been placed on standby in Zhejiang.

BBC - Taiwanese authorities have warned about Typhoon Bavi.

AP News - The typhoon is heading toward China’s east coast.

AP News - More than 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang.

WHAT:

AP News - The National Meteorological Center reported that Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang.

AP News - Chinese authorities allocated 40 million yuan ($5.9 million) in disaster relief funds for typhoon prevention and emergency efforts.

Al Jazeera - Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall in Wenzhou, a densely populated city in Zhejiang, in the early hours of Sunday.

Al Jazeera - Authorities in China issued an orange typhoon alert, the second-highest on a four-level rating.

NY Post - Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, early on Sunday.

BBC News - Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.

NY Post - Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, early on Sunday.

AP News - Typhoon Bavi has weakened from supertyphoon strength earlier in the week.

AP News - The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in China on Saturday night.

Phys.org - More than 14,000 people in Taiwan have fled their homes due to the approaching typhoon.

Phys.org - Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippines.

BBC - Typhoon Bavi could bring up to 1m (39 inches) of rainfall.

AP News - Typhoon Bavi has maximum sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph).

AP News - Schools were closed in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.

AP News - Fishing boats have been tied up in ports in northern Taiwan.

AP News - Many flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and other destinations have been canceled.

AP News - 39 people died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China.

AP News - 11 people died in central China due to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei province.

AP News - A landslide killed 21 forestry workers in Gansu province.

WHERE:

AP News - The typhoon made landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang province.

Al Jazeera - Ningde city, Fujian province, saw more than 3,700 people evacuated from high-risk onshore areas.

NY Post - Wenzhou, a city in Zhejiang province, is expected to be impacted by Typhoon Bavi.

AP News - The typhoon is expected to make landfall in China south of Shanghai, near the border between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.

Phys.org - The typhoon is currently impacting Japan's remote southwestern islands before moving toward China.

AP News - The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in China south of Shanghai, near the border between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.

BBC - Taiwan, Japan, and south-eastern China are bracing for Typhoon Bavi.

AP News - The typhoon is expected to make landfall in China south of Shanghai, near the border between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.

AP News - The flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak affected parts of the Guangxi region.

AP News - The severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occurred in Hubei province, central China.

AP News - The landslide occurred in western China’s Gansu province.

WHEN:

AP News - The first red alert for rainstorms of the year was issued on Saturday.

NY Post - Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou early on Sunday.

NY Post - Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall early on Sunday.

AP News - The typhoon is expected to pass north of Taiwan on Saturday.

AP News - Many flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and other destinations have been canceled through Saturday.

AP News - The typhoon is expected to pass north of Taiwan from Friday night into Saturday.

AP News - The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in China on Saturday night.

WHY:

AP News - The typhoon is part of a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives in other parts of China.

Al Jazeera - The typhoon remains a significant risk due to the large volumes of moisture it carries in its rain bands.

AP News - The flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak has caused significant damage, including the collapse of part of a dam in Hengzhou.

AP News - The typhoon is part of a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives in other parts of China.

HOW:

AP News - Hundreds of flights have been canceled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted due to the typhoon.

Al Jazeera - Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, rail travel services have been reduced, and many schools and ferry services have been suspended in China.

AP News - Fujian has suspended some ferry routes due to strong winds and rough seas.

BBC - 29,000 soldiers have been put on standby in Taiwan to help with relief efforts.

AP News - Authorities in Fujian have suspended some ferry routes and called for fishing boats to return to port due to strong winds and rough seas.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 22:14 UTC)

Authorities in Zhejiang have evacuated more than 1.7 million people as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan, prompting the National Meteorological Center to issue the first red alert for rainstorms of the year. In addition, around 34,000 residents in high-risk areas of Shanghai have been relocated, while Chinese authorities have allocated 40 million yuan, or about $5.9 million, for disaster relief efforts. The typhoon is part of a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives in other parts of China, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and the halting of some high-speed railway services.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 16:14 UTC)

More than 600,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in China as Typhoon Bavi approaches, with over 100,000 evacuations occurring in Fujian province alone. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the densely populated city of Wenzhou early on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue an orange typhoon alert, the second-highest level on their warning system. In preparation for the storm, hundreds of flights have been canceled, rail services reduced, and many schools and ferry services suspended across the affected areas.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 13:21 UTC)

Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall early on Sunday near Wenzhou, a city in Zhejiang province that is home to around 10 million people. In preparation for the storm, hundreds of thousands of residents from the eastern Zhejiang province are being evacuated, with Wenzhou being particularly close to the storm's path. Authorities are urging everyone in the area to take necessary precautions as the typhoon approaches.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 11:18 UTC)

Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall near Wenzhou, a city with a population of around 10 million people, early on Sunday. The storm is being closely monitored as it approaches the coast. Residents are urged to prepare for severe weather conditions as the typhoon draws near.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 10:20 UTC)

In response to the severe weather, 29,000 soldiers have been put on standby in Taiwan to assist with relief efforts as Typhoon Bavi, which has weakened from supertyphoon strength, is forecast to make landfall in China on Saturday night. The typhoon is expected to hit south of Shanghai, near the border between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, after passing north of Taiwan on the same day. Meanwhile, flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak has already caused significant damage, including the collapse of part of a dam in Hengzhou.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 08:31 UTC)

More than 14,000 people in Taiwan have evacuated their homes as a powerful typhoon approaches. The storm is currently affecting Japan's remote southwestern islands and is expected to move toward China next. Residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the situation develops.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 02:53 UTC)

A devastating landslide in the Philippines has claimed the lives of fifteen people as Tropical Storm Maysak continues to wreak havoc in the region. In anticipation of the storm making landfall in China near the border of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, 170,000 rescue workers have been placed on standby, while many flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and other destinations have been canceled through Saturday. The flooding has caused significant damage, including the collapse of part of a dam in Hengzhou, prompting Fujian to suspend some ferry routes due to strong winds and rough seas.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Taiwanese authorities are warning residents about Typhoon Bavi, which is heading toward China's east coast and expected to make landfall south of Shanghai on Saturday night. The typhoon could bring up to 39 inches of rainfall and has maximum sustained winds of 96 miles per hour, prompting the evacuation of over 17,000 people in Zhejiang, school closures in Taipei, and the cancellation of many flights to Japan and Hong Kong. In response to the impending storm, 29,000 soldiers in Taiwan are on standby for relief efforts, while authorities in Fujian have suspended some ferry routes and urged fishing boats to return to port.