Typhoon Bavi Forces Evacuations as Heavy Rains Hit China

WHO:

ABC News - At least 134 people across Taiwan were reported injured due to Typhoon Bavi.

ABC News - China’s National Meteorological Center reported on Typhoon Bavi.

ABC News - Taiwan’s fire department reported injuries related to Typhoon Bavi.

WHAT:

ABC News - Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China.

ABC News - Strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact many eastern Chinese cities.

NY Post - China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the major eastern city of Wenzhou.

ABC News - Typhoon Bavi is expected to continue bringing strong winds and heavy rain to many eastern Chinese cities.

Bloomberg Markets - Typhoon Bavi is expected to move northwestward across eastern China.

Phys.org - Authorities had evacuated nearly 2 million people in its path, indicating a slight adjustment in the reported number of evacuees.

ABC News - Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm after making landfall.

ABC News - Maximum sustained winds of Typhoon Bavi were around 101 kph (63 mph).

ABC News - More than 2 million people were evacuated in eastern China due to Typhoon Bavi.

ABC News - Shanghai evacuated more than 290,000 people from at-risk areas.

ABC News - Authorities in Zhejiang evacuated about 2.2 million residents.

ABC News - Fujian province evacuated over 180,000 people.

ABC News - Approximately 653 inbound and outbound flights were expected to be canceled at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport.

ABC News - In Yueqing, Zhejiang province, more than 1,300 trees were toppled, including at least 700 uprooted.

WHERE:

NY Post - Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain before moving toward China.

ABC News - Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang province, eastern China.

ABC News - The coastal city of Yueqing is located in Zhejiang province.

ABC News - Shanghai is located in eastern China.

WHEN:

ABC News - Typhoon Bavi made landfall on a Sunday.

ABC News - Injuries in Taiwan were reported as of 7 a.m. on a Sunday.

WHY:

ABC News - Strong winds and heavy rain prompted evacuations in eastern China.

HOW:

ABC News - Authorities in Zhejiang evacuated about 2.2 million residents, while Fujian province evacuated over 180,000 people.

ABC News - Evacuations were carried out by local authorities in response to the typhoon's impact.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 02:47 UTC)

Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that are expected to affect many cities in the region. In response to the storm, authorities in Zhejiang have evacuated approximately 2.2 million residents, while over 180,000 people have been evacuated from Fujian province. As the storm continues to unfold, officials are closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 20:18 UTC)

China has evacuated more than 1.8 million people as Typhoon Bavi approaches the major eastern city of Wenzhou. The storm previously battered Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain before making its way toward the Chinese coast. Authorities are taking significant precautions to ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 15:13 UTC)

Typhoon Bavi has caused at least 134 injuries in Taiwan and is expected to continue bringing strong winds and heavy rain to many cities in eastern China. The storm made landfall in Zhejiang province, where authorities evacuated approximately 2.2 million residents, while Fujian province saw over 180,000 people also being evacuated. As the situation develops, communities in the affected areas are bracing for the ongoing impact of the typhoon.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 08:37 UTC)

Typhoon Bavi is expected to move northwestward across eastern China, prompting significant safety measures. Authorities have evacuated nearly 2 million people in its path, reflecting a slight adjustment in the reported number of evacuees. As the storm approaches, preparations continue to ensure the safety of those affected.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 05:52 UTC)

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang province, eastern China, and has since weakened to a severe tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of around 101 kilometers per hour. In response to the storm, local authorities evacuated more than 2 million people across eastern China, including over 290,000 from Shanghai and about 2.2 million residents in Zhejiang. Additionally, injuries related to the typhoon have been reported in Taiwan, and more than 1,300 trees were toppled in Yueqing, highlighting the storm's significant impact.