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Typhoon in China kills 15 and forces tens of thousands to flee

ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...
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Hi China
· Jul 10, 2026
Firefighters become a human bridge to save trapped residents
Shoulders became steps, backs became a bridge. After severe flooding hit Guigang City, south China's Guangxi, firefighters from Liuzhou rushed in to rescue three stranded residents, including two pregnant women who urgently needed medical care. #EverydayHero
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
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China
BEIJING: Pasukan penyelamat terus menjalankan operasi mencari mangsa yang terselamat di kawasan dilanda banjir di China selepas ribut kuat mengorbankan 21 nyawa, menyebabkan puluhan sungai melimpah dan empangan takungan pecah. Di wilayah selatan Guangxi, sekurang-kurangnya enam orang dilaporkan maut manakala lebih 130,000 penduduk dipindahkan berikutan hujan lebat berterusan dan banjir besar akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak ... Read more The post Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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.
Independent Online
· Jul 7, 2026
Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated
Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated
Off The Press
· 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
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...
BNO News
· Jul 7, 2026
Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China
A tornado tore through a city in central China, killing at least 4 people, leaving 1 person missing and injuring more than 170 others, according to local officials. The tornado struck Huangzhou District in Huanggang, a city in Hubei province about 50 miles east of Wuhan, as violent storms moved through the area on Monday [] The post Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China appeared first on BNO News.
HESPRESS English
· Jul 11, 2026
Over 900,000 people flee their homes in China ahead of typhoon: govt
More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, officials said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan’s remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall in China early on Sunday, with a total of more than 900,000 people [] The post Over 900,000 people flee their homes in China ahead of typhoon: govt appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
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, []
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
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Torrential rain from passing storm shuts down southern Taiwan
Tropical Storm Mekkhala brought heavy rains to the southern regions of Kaohsiung, Tainan and Pingtung in Taiwan as it skirted the island before heading toward southern Japan's Ryukyu Islands. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #rain #typhoon #taiwan Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vxjU8h 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The West Australian
· Jul 7, 2026
China tornadoes wreak havoc as typhoon looms offshore
Powerful winds have devastated parts of China's Hubei province and left at least 11 people dead, all while the country braces for monster Typhoon Ravi.
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt
Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Over 900,000 people flee in China as Typhoon Bavi lashes region
Over 900,000 people flee in China as Typhoon Bavi lashes region
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Watch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate
Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and two deaths in China's Guangxi region. Thousands of residents were evacuated after extensive rainfall and reservoir emergencies. A dam breach sent a massive torrent of water downstream, impacting villages. Rescue efforts utilized drones to deliver supplies and evacuate stranded individuals. Relief funding and supplies have been allocated to support affected provinces.
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi batters east China, Taiwan reports 134 injured
Typhoon Bavi batters east China, Taiwan reports 134 injured
Kuwait Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
KEELUNG, Taiwan: More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the government said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan’s remote southwestern isla...
Al Arabiya English
· 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
Nepal News
· Jun 29, 2026
भेनेजुएलालाई चीनको सहायता
बेइजिङ। शक्तिशाली भूकम्पबाट ठूलो मानवीय क्षति व्यहोरेको भेनेजुएलाका लागि चीनले १० करोड युआन (करिब एक करोड ४७ लाख अमेरिकी डलर) बराबरको आपतकालीन राहत सहायता उपलब्ध गराउने घोषणा गरेको छ। दुईवटा शक्तिशाली भूकम्पका कारण एक हजार ४५० भन्दा बढी मानिसको ज्यान गएपछि बेइजिङले राहत र पुनर्निर्माणमा सहयोग गर्ने प्रतिबद्धता जनाएको हो। चीनको विदेश मन्त्रालयका प्रवक्ता गुओ []
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...
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Thirteen injured after earthquake strikes southwest China’s Sichuan Province
Beijing, June 29 (SANA) Thirteen people were injured after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin city, Sichuan Province, in southwest China on Monday, local authorities said. According to Xinhua News Agency, all of the injuries were minor. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment, while 196 people were evacuated as emergency response []
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.
The Tribune
· Jul 11, 2026
China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds, rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands
Chinese authorities evacuated more than one 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 set off by seasonal []
The Daily Beast
· Jul 8, 2026
900 Snakes Escape After Massive Floods
VCG / VCG via Getty ImagesNearly 900 snakes have escaped from a farm in China after it flooded during Typhoon Maysak. At least 17 people have died, with more than 331 injured, after powerful storms carrying 160mph winds tore through parts of southern and central China, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles, and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged. In the southern region of Guangxi, at least six people were killed in severe flooding that also saw around 900 snakes escape from a snake farm that was washed away, state-owned media Red Star News reported. Videos showed residents wading through knee-deep floodwaters to capture the escaped snakes. One villager was hospitalized after being bitten, while around a dozen locals joined forces to round up the reptiles. Officials said most of the escapees were harmless water snakes and rat snakes, but the group also included several highly venomous cobras.Read it at ABC AustraliaRead more at The Daily Beast.
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi leaves at least 135 injured; barrier lake alert lowered
Taipei, July 12 (CNA) Typhoon Bavi left at least 135 people injured across Taiwan before moving away from the island, while the typhoon command center lowered the alert level for a barrier lake on Hualien County's Wanli River on Sunday.
Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead
Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead
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
Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan puts 29,000 soldiers on standby as powerful super Typhoon Bavi fast approaches
At least 15 people have died in southern Philippines after Typhoon Bavi swept through the island nation. The storm, spanning 1,000 kilometres at its widest point, is now heading towards Taiwan and Japan. Dozens of flights and schools across the region have been cancelled as locals prepare for Typhoon Bavi. Taiwanese authorities have put 29,000 soldiers on standby as the weather system is expected to bring up to one metre of rainfall.
Ghanaian Times
· 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.
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
RAPPLER
· 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
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