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Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast

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July 13, 2026

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Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. The storm caused widespread power and phone service outages. Authorities had evacuated more than two million residents. 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

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· 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 []

Ya Libnan

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· 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, []

The Watchers

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· 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

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China

Associated Press

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· 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

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

Arab Times Online

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· 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...

BERNAMA

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· 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.

ABC News

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· 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

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

The Tribune

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· 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.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands

The very powerful typhoon was located over the sea east of the northern Philippines on Thursday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in China on Sunday.

Times of India

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· 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

Reuters

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· 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

The Eastern Herald

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· 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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

China evacuates 1.8M people as Typhoon Bavi nears landfall

China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on Saturday ​as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the major eastern city of Wenzhou after pummelling Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent ‌winds and brushing past northern Taiwan. Even as Bavi continues to slow and weaken on its northwesterly path over cooler seas, the typhoon []...Click to read more

CBC News

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· 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.

RAPPLER

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· Jun 21, 2026

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nears typhoon category

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h on Sunday morning, June 21

Al Jazeera English

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· 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

Independent Online

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· 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

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Typhoon Bavi Heads for China's East Coast as Deadly Storm Death Toll Rises to 50

A powerful typhoon was heading toward China's east coast Friday, the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two other parts of the country.

Sweden Herald

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· 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

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt

Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China

Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China

The Namibian

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· 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.

Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China with more than one million evacuated

State media said the typhoon is expected to gradually weaken.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

China hit by second typhoon in a week, …Nearly 2 million people evacuated

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 (620 miles) at its widest point roughly the width of France, first came ashore in the coastal city of The post China hit by second typhoon in a week, Nearly 2 million people evacuated appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China

Typhoon Bavi caused landslides and flooding over the weekend as it made landfall in eastern China, where the authorities evacuated almost two million people in anticipation of the strongest storm to hit the country this year. The typhoon touched down in the city of Taizhou in Zhejiang Province at around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, lashing []

Investing.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

Voice of Nigeria

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· 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.

KSAT San Antonio

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· 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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· 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.

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