Typhoon Babi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province, prompting the evacuation of more than 2.6 million people due to strong winds and heavy rain. In Taiwan, at least 130 people were reported injured as a result of the storm's impact.
According to the Associated Press, Babi made landfall in Zhejiang on the night of July 11 and is moving northwest across eastern China. Chinese meteorological authorities have warned of continued strong winds and heavy rain in major eastern cities, including Shanghai.
Large-scale evacuations took place in areas at risk of typhoon damage, with approximately 2.2 million people evacuated in Zhejiang and over 290,000 in Shanghai. More than 180,000 people also moved to safety in Fujian province.
Flight operations have been disrupted, with China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reporting that around 653 flights are expected to be canceled at Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao international airports.
In the coastal city of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, strong winds caused over 1,300 trees to fall, with at least 700 uprooted.
Before making landfall in China, Babi passed over waters north of Taiwan but did not directly hit the island. According to Taiwan's fire department, at least 134 people were injured as of 7 a.m. on July 12, with some accidents occurring while riding motorcycles or bicycles in strong winds, and others due to slippery roads.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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