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China on ‘high alert’ and bracing for the worst as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches

China has called for shelters to stock up with at least three days’ worth of supplies and rolling weather forecasts to be issued, with rescue teams on 24-hour call as Super Typhoon Bavi is predicted to land on the eastern coast between Saturday night and Sunday morning. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the government of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province said all departments should be “highly alert” and prepared for the worst. The statement called for officials to review past cases, including...
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Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
Independent Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Destruction in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi as it approaches East Asia
Destruction in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi as it approaches East Asia
The Watchers
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Zhejiang, China, after triggering mass evacuations
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang Province, eastern China, at 23:20 local time (LT) on July 11, 2026, with 10-minute maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h (90 mph). The storm prompted the evacuation of more than 1.7 million people across eastern China. Bavi passed north of Taiwan before reaching the mainland and enhanced the southwest monsoon over the Philippines, where flooding and landslides caused fatalities. Source
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, nearly 1.72 million evacuated
Beijing, July 12 (SANA) Typhoon Bavi made landfall along China’s eastern coast late Saturday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to Zhejiang Province after authorities evacuated nearly 1.72 million residents from vulnerable areas. According to the Zhejiang Provincial Meteorological Observatory, Bavi—the ninth typhoon of the year—made its first landfall at about 11:20 p.m. local time []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations
Authorities across eastern China have stepped up their emergency preparations and cancelled hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, intensified overnight and barrelled towards the coast on Saturday. The storm is forecast to make landfall between Taizhou in Zhejiang province and Fuding in Fujian province in the early hours of Sunday, packing winds of up to 45 metres per second (148 feet per second), according to the National Meteorological Centre (NMC). In its 6am...
UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan Brace for Powerful Typhoon Bavi
China and Taiwan are preparing for what forecasters say could become one of the most powerful tropical storms to strike the region in years, as Typhoon Bavi approaches with sustained winds nearing 200 kilometres per hour. Authorities have urged residents to stock up on supplies, secure homes and prepare for possible evacuations as the storm [] The post China, Taiwan Brace for Powerful Typhoon Bavi appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China
Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.
Off The Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Guam braces for Super Typhoon Bavi, up to 145 MPH winds
Residents of the U.S. territory of Guam are bracing for potentially catastrophic conditions from Super Typhoon Bavi, which may hit the Western Pacific island as a Category 5 storm. Super Typhoon Bavi has winds of 145 mph, which is the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane, as of Friday morning ET, which is very early []...Click to read more
Fark
· Jul 4, 2026
Typhoon watch in effect for Guam; Bavi could be stronger than Sinlaku, Mawar. US & GovGuam declare state of emergency, hope winds won't tip it over into the ocean [Scary]
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Ya Libnan
· Jul 12, 2026
More than 1 million evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall
Photo-Huge waves crash on the coastline ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Wenling in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on July 10, 2026. © Chinatopix Via AP Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country’s eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, []
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 5, 2026
Super typhoon threatens US Pacific
Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas sought refuge in emergency shelters and made last-minute preparations on Sunday as a “super typhoon” approached, expected to sweep across the US Pacific territories within hours. Super Typhoon Bavi was predicted to barrel westward over the region around 10am tomorrow (6pm Malaysian time), packing sustained winds of 260 [] The post Super typhoon threatens US Pacific appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
BERNAMA
· Jul 12, 2026
World : Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall In East China's Zhejiang
HANGZHOU (China), July 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the year, landed on the coast of east China's Zhejiang Province at around 11:20 pm Saturday, according to the Zhejiang provincial meteorological observatory, reported Xinhua.
DawnNews English
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi Batters Eastern China, Threatens Days of Heavy Rain | Dawn News English
Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, battered the country's eastern coast with heavy rain and strong winds after making landfall in Zhejiang province. The storm weakened to a tropical storm by Sunday morning as it moved inland, but forecasters warned it could bring prolonged and widespread rainfall across eastern and northern China over the coming days. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
ABC News
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi brings strong winds and rain to eastern China as more than 2 million people evacuated
Typhoon Bavi is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China
The Namibian
· Jul 12, 2026
Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi hits China
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1 000km at its widest point – roughly the width of France – first came ashore in the coastal city [] The post Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi hits China appeared first on The Namibian.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 11, 2026
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and powerful winds to Japan's southern islands while skirting Taiwan, where rough seas, fallen trees and localized damage were reported. Despite the storm, residents in Keelung ventured out to markets as Bavi weakened while tracking toward China's east coast, where landfall is expected on Sunday. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan Brace for Typhoon Bavi
China and Taiwan are bracing for what could be one of the most destructive tropical storms in years as Typhoon Bavi intensifies southeast of Taiwan, bringing winds of nearly 200 km/h and raising fears of widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure damage. The looming storm comes as parts of China continue to recover from the devastation [] The post China, Taiwan Brace for Typhoon Bavi appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 9, 2026
Sea warning for Typhoon Bavi issued
Taipei, July 9 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Bavi at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, warning of heightened dangers in eastern areas and in the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 5, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.
CBC News
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China after brushing past Taiwan, belting southern Japan
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, with nearly two million people evacuating ahead of time. The storm has already struck parts of Japan and brushed past Taiwan.
Hi China
· Jul 13, 2026
Typhoon Bavi whips up huge waves along Dalian coast
Typhoon Bavi brought rough seas to Dalian on Sunday, with massive waves battering the coastline and flooding parts of seaside parks. Chinese marine authorities issued wave and storm surge alerts, warning of dangerous conditions in the northern Yellow Sea as emergency measures were put in place to keep the public safe. #Trending
Sky News
· Jul 8, 2026
China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead
China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan siap sedia hadapi Taufan Bavi
TAIPEI: China dan Taiwan bersiap sedia menghadapi kemungkinan ribut tropika paling dahsyat dalam beberapa tahun apabila Taufan Bavi bergerak di tenggara Taiwan hari ini, dengan kelajuan angin hampir 200 kilometer sejam (km/j), ketika beberapa kawasan di China masih terjejas akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak berkuasa Taiwan menggesa penduduk membuat persediaan dengan menyimpan bekalan keperluan dan berwaspada ... Read more The post China, Taiwan siap sedia hadapi Taufan Bavi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi Strikes China’s Zhejiang, 1.7 Million Evacuated as Asia Counts the Dead
Typhoon Bavi made double landfall on China's Zhejiang coast Saturday night, displacing 1.72 million people as the storm killed 18 in the Philippines. The ninth typhoon of 2026 cut across Taiwan and Japan before striking Zhejiang twice, with China yet to report mainland casualties.
Investing.com
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China’s Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China’s Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 11, 2026
China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1 million people on Saturday and issued high alerts as eastern China braced for Typhoon Bavi, which has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were [] The post China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 10, 2026
China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan with destructive winds, ferry and flight cancellations
Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan with destructive winds, ferry and flight cancellations
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