• Over 600,000 people evacuated across eastern China as Typhoon Bavi nears coast.
• The storm, classified as a Category 1 typhoon, is expected to bring heavy rain and wind gusts.
• Hundreds of flights cancelled and emergency measures activated in response to the approaching storm.
• China faces the second major storm within a week following Typhoon Maysak.
• Local authorities advise residents to prepare for severe weather conditions and potential disasters.

As Typhoon Bavi approaches eastern China, authorities have evacuated over 600,000 people from vulnerable areas in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. The storm is expected to make landfall in the city of Wenzhou early on Sunday, bringing with it heavy rainfall and strong winds, marking the second major storm to threaten the region in a week, following Typhoon Maysak. The Taiwanese and Philippine impacts before reaching China have already resulted in fatalities, with Bavi's moisture-rich rain bands raising concerns for further risks. Since its formation as a super typhoon, Bavi has significantly weakened but remains dangerous, according to Al Jazeera and BBC.

In preparation for the impending storm, Chinese authorities have implemented a series of emergency measures, including the cancellation of hundreds of flights and reports of disruptions in rail services as well. Key airports in Zhejiang, such as Taizhou Luqiao and Wenzhou Longwan, have reported near-complete cancellation rates, while fields of local volunteers and emergency crews remain mobilized to address potential impacts. The National Meteorological Centre issued an orange typhoon alert, indicating a serious threat as the storm approaches coastline, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance amongst residents and transport systems, according to SCMP and BBC.

The potential for "exceptionally heavy rains" also raises alarms, with local forecasts predicting severe weather-related incidents. Many schools have canceled classes, and supermarkets have seen increased activity as residents rush to stock supplies ahead of the storm's arrival. Conversely, reports from Taiwan indicate no direct fatalities despite significant disruptions, illustrating the storm’s widespread effects, according to SCMP, Al Jazeera, and BBC.