Typhoon Bavi Weakens; China Battles Thousands of Fallen Trees
Typhoon Bavi weakened after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, but left thousands of fallen trees and widespread damage across the region. Taiwan meanwhile recorded intense rainfall and over 130 storm-related injuries as
Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the coast of Zhejiang Province in eastern China at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, before moving inland and making a second landfall in Yueqing District, Wenzhou, during the night. The storm brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding, and landslides across multiple areas. Although the typhoon later weakened into a tropical storm, China's meteorological office warned of continued heavy rain in the eastern and northern regions.
Almost two million people who evacuated before the typhoon's arrival have begun returning home. In Yueqing District alone, over 1,300 trees fell, with approximately 700 completely uprooted by the winds.
Taiwan meanwhile faced intense rainfall across the entire island, with nearly 800 millimeters recorded in Miaoli County in the north. Taiwan's fire department reported 134 storm-related injuries, mostly from falls, slips, flying objects, and motorcycle accidents. Taiwan's transport ministry announced the cancellation of 137 international flights and 62 domestic flights on Sunday.
