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Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
A powerful typhoon was heading toward China's east coast Friday, the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two other parts of the country.Typhoon Bavi, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph), was first expected to pass north of Taiwan, bring...
Key takeaway More than 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang and 170,000 rescue workers placed on standby, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents with ties to China or Taiwan may be closely watching the situation as Typhoon Bavi approaches the east coast of China. The storm's impact on global trade and commerce could also have local implications, particularly for businesses in San Antonio that import or export goods from the affected regions. Additionally, the severe weather events in China serve as a reminder of the importance of flood control and emergency preparedness measures, issues that are also relevant to San Antonio given its own history of flooding and severe weather events. As the storm makes landfall, San Antonio's emergency management officials may be paying attention to the response efforts in China, looking for lessons that can be applied to local disaster preparedness and response plans. The city's own experiences with flooding, such as the 2002 floods, highlight the need for effective emergency planning and response, and the situation in China may inform future efforts to mitigate and respond to severe weather events in San Antonio.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A powerful typhoon was heading toward China's east coast Friday, the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two other parts of the country.Typhoon Bavi, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph), was first expected to pass north of Taiwan, bring...
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