Typhoon Bavi is moving northwest toward eastern China, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 600,000 people ahead of expected landfall near the city of Wenzhou, Reuters and other reports say. The storm is reported to have battered Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds and has also brushed northern Taiwan, where the storm’s conditions have been felt. As Bavi slows and weakens over cooler seas, forecasts cited by outlets indicate it continues to pose risks to eastern China, with authorities preparing for strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Multiple reports also describe the storm’s broader regional impacts. In Japan and Taiwan, disruptions are reported as the typhoon passes nearby. The BBC notes that landslides in the Philippines linked to the storm have killed at least 15 people. Separate coverage says the expected landfall near Wenzhou is forecast for early Sunday hours, placing a large population at risk and driving evacuation efforts.
