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Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm hours after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province, but was still bringing days of strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China.Its intensity continued to weaken as it moved northwestward across eastern China into the province of Anh...
Key takeaway Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport were expected to cancel around 653 inbound and outbound flights due to Bavi, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents with ties to eastern China may be concerned about family and friends in the region, as Typhoon Bavi brings strong winds and heavy rain to provinces such as Zhejiang and Anhui. The evacuations of over 2.2 million people in Zhejiang province and nearly 500,000 people in Shanghai and Fujian province are a stark reminder of the storm's impact. Locally, San Antonio's own experience with severe weather events, such as floods and thunderstorms, can help residents appreciate the challenges faced by those in China. The city's emergency management officials may also be watching the situation closely, looking for lessons that can be applied to San Antonio's own disaster response plans. As the storm continues to affect eastern China, San Antonio's community with ties to the region will likely be monitoring the situation closely, hoping for the safety of loved ones and an end to the storm's destructive path.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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