Torrential rains and widespread flooding have severely disrupted daily life across eastern China, with powerful storms triggering evacuations, transport disruptions and extensive property damage.
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According to international media reports, Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to several eastern provinces, causing flash floods and inundating roads, residential areas and public infrastructure.
Authorities have warned that more rainfall is expected in the coming days, raising concerns about further flooding and landslides. As a precaution, nearly two million residents have been evacuated to safer locations in Zhejiang Province, one of the areas hardest hit by the severe weather.
In Quancheng village in Hebei Province, around 1,800 people became stranded after floodwaters rapidly rose. Officials said water levels on local roads exceeded two metres, making rescue operations difficult and cutting off access to several communities.
Videos circulating on social media showed dozens of vehicles being swept away by powerful floodwaters, highlighting the intensity of the flooding. Emergency responders have been deployed to rescue stranded residents, clear blocked roads and provide relief to affected communities.
Chinese authorities reported that water levels in 46 rivers across the country had risen above danger levels, increasing the risk of further flooding in vulnerable regions.
The extreme weather has also disrupted transportation nationwide. Hundreds of domestic flights and train services have been cancelled or delayed due to hazardous conditions, while schools in several affected areas have been temporarily closed to ensure public safety.
Disaster management teams remain on high alert as meteorological agencies continue to monitor the storm system and issue warnings for additional heavy rainfall.
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China experiences severe flooding during its annual rainy season, but officials say increasingly intense weather events have placed greater pressure on emergency response systems and infrastructure. Authorities have urged residents in high-risk areas to follow evacuation orders, avoid floodwaters and stay updated with official weather advisories until conditions improve.