Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern province of Zhejiang late Saturday, following severe impacts in Taiwan and Japan. State media reported that over 1.7 million people were evacuated in China as the storm approached, with expectations that it would weaken as it moved northwestward inland.
Key Details
In Taiwan, Bavi prompted the evacuation of more than 10,000 individuals at risk from landslides and left over 150,000 households without power. Authorities canceled more than 1,100 domestic and international flights, and schools and offices were closed for two days. Winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour and over a meter of rainfall battered the capital, Taipei, causing significant disruptions, according to DW's Taiwan correspondent Rik Glauert.
Background
The storm also affected Japan, particularly the Okinawa prefecture, where sustained winds reached 144 kilometers per hour. More than 24,000 households lost power, and 345 flights were canceled as ferry services were suspended. Bavi had previously caused destruction in the Philippines, where it triggered floods and landslides, resulting in at least 17 fatalities and affecting over 500,000 people.
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The typhoon's impact on infrastructure and power supply in Taiwan and Japan could affect regional supply chains and energy markets, particularly in sectors reliant on stable electricity and transport. Investors will watch for updates on recovery efforts and potential economic implications as the storm moves inland in China.