China has evacuated more than one million people ahead of Typhoon Bavi, according to CNBC. The storm is forecast to weaken as it approaches but is still described as a risk, with rain bands covering an area roughly the size of France.
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Key facts
- CNBC reports that more than one million people have been evacuated in China ahead of Typhoon Bavi.
- The storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards China, according to CNBC.
- Bavi's rain bands cover an area about the size of France, CNBC reports.
- CNBC says the storm remains a risk despite its expected weakening.
China has evacuated more than one million people ahead of Typhoon Bavi, according to CNBC.
The storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards China, CNBC reported, but it remains a risk.
A key concern is the size of the system. According to CNBC, Bavi’s rain bands encompass an area about the size of France, meaning heavy rainfall could affect a broad area even if the storm’s core intensity drops.
Further details on the storm’s projected landfall, timing and the areas covered by the evacuations were not specified in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Large tropical storms can affect many people and disrupt daily life across wide areas even when they weaken. The scale of the evacuation reported by CNBC reflects the reach of Bavi's rain bands, which the outlet says span an area about the size of France.
Frequently asked questions
How many people has China evacuated ahead of Typhoon Bavi?
According to CNBC, China has evacuated more than one million people as the typhoon nears.
Is Typhoon Bavi expected to strengthen or weaken?
CNBC reports the storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards China, though it remains a risk.
How large is Typhoon Bavi?
Its rain bands encompass an area about the size of France, according to CNBC.
Timeline
- China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
BBC World: Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.
- China evacuates more than one million people as Typhoon Bavi nears
CNBC Top News: The storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards China, but it remains a risk as its rain bands encompass an area about the size of France.