What was Typhoon Bavi’s strength when it reached China?

It had weakened to a tropical storm but still produced strong winds and heavy rain.

Which other places did the typhoon affect besides China?

It hit Japan’s southern Sakishima islands and brushed past northern Taiwan.

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Typhoon Bavi weakens but still lashes China with strong winds, rain

First publishedJul 12, 12:07 UTC

Last updatedJul 13, 13:47 UTC · 16d ago

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Answer

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm but is still hitting eastern China with strong winds and heavy rain. The large storm system is expected to bring bad weather for several days across eastern and northern provinces.

Reported by 3 outlets — CBS News, CNBC Top News, Al Jazeera. See all sources ↓

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday. It still brought strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China. More than 1.8 million people were evacuated in China before the storm arrived. The typhoon also hit Japan’s southern islands and brushed past northern Taiwan.

Why it matters

People in the affected areas risk flooding, power loss, and travel problems. The large evacuation shows how serious the threat is.

In brief

What was Typhoon Bavi’s strength when it reached China?: It had weakened to a tropical storm but still produced strong winds and heavy rain.
How many people were evacuated in China?: More than 1.8 million people were evacuated.
Which other places did the typhoon affect besides China?: It hit Japan’s southern Sakishima islands and brushed past northern Taiwan.

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Some outlets, like the New York Post, highlight the evacuation and impacts on Japan and Taiwan. Others, such as Al Jazeera, focus on dramatic video, the storm’s size compared to France, and the expectation of days of rain. CBS and CNBC give a straightforward report of the weakening storm and warnings of heavy rain.

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Dramatic video shows waves slamming into a house in Zhejiang.
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Al JazeeraJul 12, 12:07shares video footage of wave damage
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Storm described as France‑sized, expected to bring days of rain; forecasters warn of widespread rain.
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Al JazeeraJul 12, 12:07emphasizes storm size and prolonged rainfall
CNBC Top NewsJul 12, 12:26highlights forecasters’ warning of widespread rain

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