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AsiaPac · 3 hrs ago
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, over 1 million evacuated
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, over 1 million evacuatedTyphoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late on Saturday, prompting massive evacuations and widespread disruptions after lashing Japan's southern islands and Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities said the storm was expected to gradually weaken as it moved inland toward the northwest.Chinese officials evacuated more than 1.7 million people from vulnerable areas ahead of the typhoon's arrival, while Shanghai relocated around 34,000 residents from high-risk zones. Coastal cities in Fujian province also stepped up emergency measures, with thousands moved to safety and over 17,000 rescue personnel placed on standby.The national meteorological center issued an orange typhoon alert, the se
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