Chinese authorities have implemented extensive evacuation measures, relocating over 1.7 million people in eastern China in response to Typhoon Bavi. The storm, which is currently moving towards Zhejiang province, is anticipated to make landfall before midnight on Saturday or in the early hours of Sunday. Residents from high-risk areas have been prioritised in the evacuation efforts.

Additionally, Shanghai reported the relocation of approximately 34,000 individuals from vulnerable zones by Saturday noon. In the nearby Ningde city, more than 3,700 residents were moved from perilous onshore locations by Friday evening, underscoring the urgent response to the storm’s approach.

Emergency preparedness measures have been ramped up, with over 17,000 rescue workers placed on standby throughout the region. Authorities have taken proactive steps to ensure public safety as the typhoon draws closer.

Impact on Taiwan and the Philippines

In Taiwan, Typhoon Bavi has resulted in significant disruption, injuring at least 87 individuals as of 8 am on Saturday. Many injuries occurred while people were travelling on motorcycles during adverse weather conditions, with slippery roads exacerbating the situation. Alongside injuries, more than 14,200 people have been evacuated from various parts of the island, including Hualien county in the east and Taichung in central Taiwan.

The Central Weather Administration in Taiwan reported maximum sustained winds of 144 kph near the centre of the storm. As a precautionary measure, schools and offices across most of the island were suspended on Saturday, further demonstrating the severe impact of Bavi.

In the Philippines, the repercussions of Bavi have been tragic, with the Office of Civil Defence confirming at least 17 fatalities attributed to landslides triggered by intensified monsoon rains. Two landslides occurred on Friday in southern Sarangani and Lanao del Sur, leading to deaths and several individuals reported missing. Approximately 11,000 people were relocated to 77 emergency shelters in southern provinces due to the stormy weather.

Weather Alerts and Preparatory Measures in China

The National Meteorological Centre of China has issued an orange alert for Typhoon Bavi, the second-highest warning in the country’s four-tier system. Concurrently, a red alert for rainstorms has been implemented, marking a significant level of precaution. The storm has led to widespread cancellations of flights, with hundreds grounded and many high-speed rail services halted.

In response to the unfolding situation, the Chinese government has allocated 40 million yuan, approximately $5.9 million, to support disaster relief efforts in the affected provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian. This funding aims to assist in typhoon prevention activities, emergency rescue operations, and immediate relief work.

As the storm progresses, authorities are maintaining vigilance and focus on safeguarding the public, ensuring that necessary responses are in place to mitigate potential damage and casualties. The ongoing situation remains critical as Typhoon Bavi continues its trajectory through the region.

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