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Typhoon Bavi intensifies to severe storm, prompting cancellations and emergency response in China

Typhoon Bavi has intensified into a severe typhoon and is projected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces in China early Sunday. The National Meteorological Centre reported wind speeds of up to 45 meters per second. In preparation, flights and trains have been cancelled, and emergency response teams, including firefighters and power grid repair crews, have been mobilized. Rescue vessels are on standby, and thousands of local volunteers are prepared to assist. AI

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Typhoon Bavi intensifies to severe storm, prompting cancellations and emergency response in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinlu Liang ·

    Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations

    Authorities across eastern China have stepped up their emergency preparations and cancelled hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, intensified overnight and barrelled towards the coast on Saturday. The storm is forecast to make landfall between Taizho…