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.
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.