Typhoon Bavi Approaches Zhejiang, Prompts Mass Evacuations
China's eastern Zhejiang province, including the city of Wenzhou, is preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Bavi, with hundreds of thousands of residents evacuated.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11, 2026 —
Typhoon Bavi is on course to make landfall in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, prompting large-scale evacuations as authorities prepare for the storm’s arrival. The city of Wenzhou, located within Zhejiang, is among the areas most affected by the impending weather event.
Hundreds of thousands of residents are being evacuated from coastal and low-lying areas to ensure their safety. The provincial government has implemented emergency response measures to mitigate the potential impact of the typhoon, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Specific details regarding the exact timing of the typhoon’s landfall, its projected intensity, and the precise number of people evacuated were not immediately available. However, the scale of the operation indicates significant concern among officials regarding the potential threat posed by Typhoon Bavi.
Authorities in Zhejiang province are coordinating efforts to provide shelter and support for those displaced by the evacuations. The focus remains on safeguarding lives and minimizing damage to infrastructure and property as the region braces for the storm.
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