Tornadoes Kill 17 in Central China as Typhoon Bavi Approaches
Seventeen people have died in tornado-related storms across central and southern China, as Typhoon Bavi moves toward Taiwan with winds near 200 kph, prompting nationwide preparedness measures.
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Seventeen people have died in tornadoes and severe storms in central and southern China, as Typhoon Bavi advances in the western Pacific, according to reports from Al Jazeera and Reuters.
The tornadoes struck Hubei and Guangxi provinces, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Localized flooding and infrastructure damage have been reported. President Xi Jinping has called for an 'all out' emergency response, urging authorities to prioritize rescue operations and public safety.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Bavi was churning southeast of Taiwan on Thursday, with sustained winds just below 200 kph, Reuters reported from Beijing. The storm, described as the most powerful since 2024, is forecast to approach Taiwan and possibly make landfall on China’s eastern coast in the coming days.
Authorities in coastal regions have instructed residents to stock up on essentials and prepare for potential evacuations. No landfall date or location has been confirmed. The China Meteorological Administration is monitoring the storm’s path closely.
The dual threat of inland tornadoes and an approaching typhoon underscores the strain on emergency response systems during overlapping weather events. Al Jazeera reported widespread disruption in affected provinces, while Reuters highlighted national preparedness efforts.