Chinese authorities have evacuated thousands of people and stepped up emergency measures as Super Typhoon Bavi moves towards the country’s eastern coastline after sweeping past Guam and intensifying over the western Pacific.
The powerful storm is expected to bring destructive winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges to several coastal provinces. Weather officials have warned residents to remain alert as the typhoon is likely to disrupt transport, damage infrastructure and trigger flooding in low-lying areas.
Emergency teams have been deployed across vulnerable regions, while schools, tourist attractions and some businesses have been closed as a precaution. Local governments have also suspended fishing operations and ordered ships to return to port to reduce the risk of accidents at sea.
Authorities have relocated residents from flood-prone areas, temporary shelters and coastal communities expected to face the strongest impact. Rescue personnel and disaster response teams remain on standby to provide assistance if conditions worsen after landfall.
Taiwan is also closely monitoring the storm’s path, with meteorological agencies warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas. Airlines and ferry operators have begun adjusting schedules as a precaution against severe weather.
Meteorologists say Bavi strengthened rapidly over warm ocean waters, making it one of the strongest storms of the season. While its exact track could still change, forecasters expect widespread rainfall and strong winds to affect large parts of eastern China over the coming days.
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