Typhoon Bavi Forces 260,000 Evacuations Amid Severe Flooding in Northeast China

Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year, has prompted the evacuation of over 260,000 people in Liaoning Province in northeast China. The typhoon caused widespread flooding, sweeping vehicles away in powerful currents and disrupting transportation services in major cities such as Shenyang and Jilin. Authorities reported that heavy rains are expected to continue, with some areas facing extreme downpours due to the storm drawing large amounts of tropical moisture northward, intensifying precipitation.

In Shenyang, the provincial capital, footage showed a lighthouse detached from a high-voltage power line being carried away by floodwaters along main roads and under a bridge. As a precaution, all schools and training institutions in Liaoning have been closed. Typhoon Bavi formed in the Pacific Ocean 13 days ago and, despite weakening to a tropical storm after impacting eastern China over the weekend, it has maintained its structure and moisture levels. Meteorologists warn that as the storm slows near the Korean Peninsula, it will continue to produce heavy rainfall and increase the risk of flooding.