Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools; over 17,000 evacuated
Typhoon Bavi is moving toward China's east coast after causing school closures and flight cancellations in Taiwan. Authorities have evacuated over 17,000 people in Zhejiang as the region prepares for the storm following recent deadly flooding.
Why it matters
The storm poses a significant threat to infrastructure and human life in East Asia, compounding the impact of recent extreme weather events in the region.
A powerful typhoon was heading toward China’s east coast on Friday (July 10, 2026), the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two other parts of the country.
The report provides a straightforward account of weather-related events and government response measures.
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