Severe storms and flooding kill dozens across China as Typhoon Bavi approaches

A series of extreme weather events across China have killed at least 50 people, injured hundreds, and forced mass evacuations, with a second super typhoon threatening the east coast. Source: AP News, The Guardian

Typhoon Maysak devastates Guangxi

Tropical Storm Maysak brought record rainfall to southern Guangxi, causing floods and a dam breach that killed 39 people, with 9 still missing as of July 9. Source: AP News About 130,000 residents were evacuated, and over 5,700 boats were deployed for rescues. Source: Al Jazeera The flood also inundated a snake farm in Hengzhou, releasing hundreds of snakes including cobras, leading to bites and a public health alert. Source: CNN, The Guardian

Tornadoes and landslides in central and northern China

• In Hubei province, a rare tornado (with winds up to 260 km/h) killed 11 people, injured over 330, and damaged nearly 5,000 homes. Source: CNN, BBC One man was blown from his 12th-floor apartment. Source: CNN
• A landslide in Gansu province buried 33 people; 17 were rescued, but 16 remained trapped as of July 7. Source: Al Jazeera

Super Typhoon Bavi on the way

While rescue efforts continue, Super Typhoon Bavi—the largest to threaten the region in decades Source: CNA—is forecast to pass north of Taiwan and make landfall in eastern China on Saturday. China's President Xi Jinping has called for "all-out" rescue operations ahead of the new storm. Source: DW News