China Evacuates 1.7 Million as Typhoon Bavi Hits Zhejiang

Typhoon Bavi struck China’s eastern Zhejiang province on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 1.7 million residents. The storm’s arrival triggered widespread disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled and several high‑speed railway services suspended to safeguard passengers and infrastructure. The evacuation effort, one of the largest in recent years, underscores the severity of the typhoon’s impact on the densely populated coastal region.

Bavi marks the second major tropical cyclone to hit China in just over a week, following the earlier passage of Typhoon Yutu. The rapid succession of storms has strained emergency response resources and heightened concerns over coastal flooding and infrastructure damage. Officials continue to monitor the typhoon’s trajectory and advise residents to remain vigilant as the weather system moves inland.