Typhoon Bavi Hits China, Evacuates Millions Amid Chaos

Typhoon Bavi made landfall around 11:20 PM on Saturday in Zhejiang Province, China, packing winds of 144 kilometers per hour. Authorities evacuated approximately 1.72 million people in anticipation of the storm, which has already caused at least 39 deaths in southern and central China.

The storm disrupted travel significantly, leading to the cancellation of 400 flights and numerous train services. In Taiwan, over 14,000 people were evacuated, and 170,000 households experienced power outages.

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) warned of extreme rainfall and dangerous waves along the coast. In Japan, the storm affected the Miyako region, leading to flight cancellations and power outages.

Bavi is expected to weaken as it moves northwest but has already caused widespread damage across East Asia, with significant impacts reported in Fujian Province and northern Taiwan.