China hit by Typhoon Bavi, two million evacuated
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China Saturday evening with winds up to 145 km/h.
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Nearly 2 million people were evacuated preventively from coastal areas
The fact
Nearly 2 million people were evacuated preventively from coastal areas.
The storm is weakening as it moves northwest, but torrential rains continue.
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Why it matters
Cet événement climatique majeur affecte des millions de personnes et met en lumière la vulnérabilité des zones côtières face aux typhons, un enjeu récurrent en Asie.