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Typhoon Bavi landfall in eastern China
The story so farTyphoon Bavi made landfall in Taizhou, eastern China, after nearly 2 million people were evacuated, according to Reuters. The total number of people evacuated ahead of Bavi's China landfall reached approximately 2.4 million, according to the Guardian. Typhoon Bavi killed 17 people in the Philippines before making landfall in China, according to reporting that also notes the storm at its largest was about the width of France.
Still watching
- Is Typhoon Bavi the second storm to hit China in a week a reference to Typhoon Maysak, and how does the combined damage compare?
- Will the thousands of cancelled flights and train services be restored quickly, and what is the estimated economic impact of Bavi on eastern China?
- How many days of heavy rain is eastern China expected to receive, and which provinces are most at risk from continued flooding?
- What is the confirmed death toll in China from Typhoon Bavi's landfall in Taizhou?
- How accurate were the AI weather model forecasts compared to official meteorological predictions for Typhoon Bavi's track and intensity?
- Will Chinese authorities take legal action against bloggers who posted AI-generated Typhoon Bavi forecasts on social media?
How it developed
Typhoon Bavi landfall in eastern China
- Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Taizhou, eastern China, after nearly 2 million people were evacuated, according to Reuters.
- The total number of people evacuated ahead of Bavi's China landfall reached approximately 2.4 million, according to the Guardian.
- Typhoon Bavi killed 17 people in the Philippines before making landfall in China, according to reporting that also notes the storm at its largest was about the width of France.
Typhoon Bavi approaching China evacuations
- China has evacuated over one million people as Typhoon Bavi nears its coast, according to Reuters.
- Typhoon Bavi battered Taiwan on Saturday, injuring 36 people, forcing more than 14,000 to evacuate, and leaving over 150,000 households without power while disrupting hundreds of flights and ferry services.
- Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward China, with the storm still described as dangerous despite being downgraded from super typhoon status.
Typhoon Bavi threatens Taiwan after China floods
- Typhoon Bavi has lost its eye but expanded massively — now 1,263 times the size of Hong Kong — and is expected to make landfall between Fuqing in Fujian province and another nearby coastal location, according to the latest tracking.
- Japan's southwestern island chain, including Ishigaki, is on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches, with authorities warning of violent winds and torrential rain.
- Typhoon Bavi has weakened after losing its eye, with flights cancelled and airlines offering refunds at least 10 airports as the storm nears China's coast.
Typhoon Bavi approaching Taiwan and China landfall
- Typhoon Bavi is churning southeast of Taiwan with winds near 200 kph (124 mph) and is being described as possibly the most powerful storm in years, prompting China and Taiwan to brace for its impact.
- Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some carriers offering fare waivers.
- Shanghai is expecting Super Typhoon Bavi fallout from Friday, while Beijing has halted outdoor activities as residents stock up on supplies and reconsider travel plans.
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