Chinese authorities have evacuated more than 1.7 million people as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the eastern province of Zhejiang late on Saturday night, July 10, 2026. The typhoon, which previously affected Japan and Taiwan, brought maximum sustained winds of 144 kph and led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and halting of high-speed rail services.
Impact of Typhoon Bavi in China
After making landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan, Bavi is expected to move northwestward inland. The National Meteorological Centre reported that Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China within just over a week, following Typhoon Maysak on July 3. As a precaution, authorities issued high alerts and prepared emergency response measures.
In Shanghai, around 34,000 residents were relocated from high-risk areas, while in Ningde in Fujian province, more than 3,700 people were also evacuated. The weather centre has issued an orange typhoon alert, the second-highest level, and many schools and ferry services have been suspended.
Preparations and Response in Affected Areas
To mitigate the impact of Typhoon Bavi, Chinese authorities allocated 40 million yuan (approximately $5.9 million) in disaster relief funds to support Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. Over 17,000 emergency rescue workers have been placed on standby in Fujian province, ready to assist with evacuations and relief efforts.
