Typhoon Bavi Displaces Millions Across China and Taiwan Amidst Heavy Rains

Typhoon Bavi has caused significant displacement, with over 2 million people evacuated from their homes in China as a precautionary measure. The storm, which intensified monsoon rains, also led to the evacuation of over 11,000 residents in the southern Philippines due to landslides and floods, resulting in 17 fatalities and nine people still missing as of Saturday, July 11. In Taiwan, more than 14,000 people were moved to safety, particularly in mountainous areas prone to landslides. The typhoon's approach prompted extensive disruptions, including the cancellation of over 1,100 flights and suspension of ferry and rail services in Taiwan. Nearly 70,000 homes in Taiwan experienced power outages due to strong winds and heavy rainfall. China's Zhejiang province, expecting landfall on Sunday morning, evacuated over 1.7 million people, suspending classes, work, transportation, and outdoor activities, with hundreds of flights and dozens of train services canceled. Bavi follows a series of natural disasters in China, including recent typhoons Maysak and storms in Gansu and Hubei provinces that caused numerous deaths. While Bavi was once classified as a super typhoon, it has since lost some intensity but remains a significant threat.