Storms approaching: China and Taiwan are preparing for typhoon “Bavi”

China and Taiwan are preparing typhoon “Bavi” before. Authorities warned of heavy rain, flooding and strong winds in both Taiwan and China’s east coast. In the past few days, the storm had temporarily reached the strength of a super typhoon as it made its way across the western Pacific. It has now weakened. The Philippines, where the typhoon was felt, still reported around a dozen deaths.

In Taiwan Precautions were stepped up on Friday. In parts of the north, including the capital Taipei, schools and many businesses remained closed. The heaviest rainfall was expected from Friday evening to Saturday.

Flights and ferries are canceled

President Lai Ching-te called on the authorities to cooperate closely. Residents of particularly vulnerable areas should be brought to safety at an early stage. This applies especially to the mountain regions in the north. As of Friday morning, more than 400 flights had been canceled and more than 100 ferry trips canceled.

The typhoon is then expected to move further towards the Chinese east coast. The Chinese weather service expected landfall on Saturday evening between Xiapu in Fujian province and Wenling in Zhejiang. Chinese authorities tightened their emergency measures for Zhejiang and Fujian. Fishing boats were ordered into the harbors. Numerous ferry services have also been suspended in Fujian.

Authorities also warned of landslides and storm surges. The metropolis of Shanghai, further north, was also preparing for the storm’s tailspin. In recent days there had been in other parts China’s There have already been severe storms.

Dead in the Philippines

In the Philippines, foothills of “Bavi”, which is called “Inday” in the island state, increased the already heavy monsoon rains. According to civil defense, at least eleven people died in the south of the country. Most died in a landslide, including several children. At least one person drowned in the floods.

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