1.72 million people were evacuated due to 'Typhoon Bavi' in Zhejiang province, eastern China.
It was reported that the Zhejiang province in eastern China came under the influence of 'Typhoon Bavi', leading to the evacuation of approximately 1.72 million people to safe areas. In a statement from the Zhejiang Meteorological Observatory, it was announced that 'Typhoon Bavi' hit the coasts of Yuhuan city, which is part of the province. The statement also noted that the typhoon is expected to gradually lose its strength as it moves northwest.
In a statement from the China National Meteorological Center, it was noted that heavy rains are expected to affect the eastern parts of the country for three days.