Typhoon Bavi weakens to tropical storm as it slams into eastern China - Al Jazeera
Tropical Storm Bavi has caused significant disruption in eastern China, resulting in widespread flooding, flight cancellations, and infrastructure damage. Authorities evacuated nearly two million people as the storm brought heavy rains and strong winds to the region.
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Extreme weather events in major economic hubs like China have significant impacts on global supply chains and regional infrastructure.
Storm the size of France expected to bring days of heavy rains and strong winds to eastern and northern provinces.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Farmland is flooded by heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on July 12, 2026. [Go Nakamura/Reuters] By AP and Reuters Published On 12 Jul 2026 12 Jul 2026 Tropical Storm Bavi has slammed into eastern China and, despite weakening from a typhoon, has brought heavy rain and violent winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people.
Bavi is the strongest storm to hit China this year. It reached the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang province on Saturday just before midnight, followed by another landfall in the densely populated city in Yueqing in the district of Wenzhou.
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