Typhoon Bavi hits eastern China, nearly 2 million people evacuated

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after striking eastern China. The storm made landfall near the coast of Jiangsu province, prompting authorities to evacuate almost two million residents and suspend transportation services across the affected region.

In response to the powerful winds and the risk of flooding, emergency agencies activated flood defenses and closed major highways and rail lines. Meteorological reports indicate that Bavi’s sustained winds had dropped from typhoon‑force levels, but the system still carried the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding in low‑lying coastal towns.

Officials continue to monitor the storm’s trajectory as it moves inland, with forecasts suggesting further weakening. Local governments remain on high alert, maintaining evacuation orders and transport restrictions until the weather stabilizes.