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Typhoon Bavi targets China coast after deadly storms
10 Jul
Summary
- Typhoon Bavi approaches China's east coast on July 11, 2026.
- Fifty lives were lost this week to prior storms in China.
- Mass evacuations and rescue efforts are underway in Zhejiang and Fujian.
Typhoon Bavi is on a collision course with China's eastern coastline, expected to make landfall on Saturday night, July 11, 2026, south of Shanghai. This severe weather event follows a tragic week for China, where 50 lives have been lost due to preceding storms. Taiwan is also bracing for impact, with heavy rains anticipated from Friday night into Saturday, leading to school closures and flight cancellations.
In preparation for Bavi's arrival, over 17,000 people have been evacuated from Zhejiang province, and 170,000 rescue personnel are on standby. Fujian province has suspended ferry services and recalled fishing boats due to high winds and rough seas. Earlier this week, the country grappled with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Maysak, which caused widespread flooding in Guangxi, resulting in 39 deaths and significant dam breaches.
Additionally, central China's Hubei province experienced severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Monday night, causing 11 fatalities. Separately, a landslide in western China's Gansu province on Tuesday claimed the lives of 21 forestry workers, a disaster unrelated to the recent storm activity.
