Typhoon Bavi Latest News: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Triggers Heavy Rain in Eastern China & Neighbouring Taiwan; CMA Issues Red Rainstorm Alerts

China has been experiencing immense rainfall this month, with floods causing massive disruptions in Central and Southern China due to the ongoing Typhoon Maisak. Now, another tropical storm called Typhoon Bavi has started hovering over Eastern China (close to Taiwan) and many are worried.  

Typhoon Bavi Latest News: Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China

A powerful tropical storm, Typhoon Bavi has officially reached the coast of Eastern China along with neighbouring Taiwan. The storm has unleashed heavy rains in the region, raising risks of landslides and floods. 

CMA, the state weather agency of China has cautioned that it will linger for some time and cause ‘prolonged rainfall’. As a result, the agency has issued two alarming alerts – a red rainstorm alert and an orange typhoon alert. 

What is Typhoon Bavi? 

Typhoon Bavi is a powerful tropical storm that’s roughly the size of France and currently hovering in the Asia Pacific region. It is expected to cause massive rain in Eastern China for at least 48 hours (till July 14, 2026). 

Previously, the storm affected parts of Japan and the Philippines. It entered China through the coastal city of Taizhou in Zhejiang province. Climatologists have described Typhoon Bavi as the strongest tropical cyclone to strike mainland China in 2026. It is more severe in intensity as compared to the Typhoon Maisak, currently affecting Southern China and Vietnam.  

Typhoon Bavi Latest News: How Long Will Storms Last? 

According to the CMA, Typhoon Bavi will remain in Eastern China till July 15, 2026. After that, it will most likely weaken and move northward. However, the flood and landslide alerts caused by the storm will remain in place for the entire next week. 

Typhoon Bavi Latest News: List of Affected Areas 

The following areas in China have either been hit by extreme floods or remain on flood and landslide alerts due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi: 

• Zhejiang province

• Shanghai 

• Jiangsu province

• Anhui province 

• Fujian province

• Shandong province

• Bohai sea & some parts of Northern China like Hebei province. 

Chinese Authorities Response 

Ahead of the storm’s arrival, Chinese authorities acted swiftly and evacuated close to 2 million residents. Emergency crews have also been deployed to help mitigate the damage. For more updates, locals should keep up with the official communication channels of the CMA and the Chinese government’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM).