ISLAMABAD: China is facing a new weather emergency as Super Typhoon Bawei approaches its eastern coastline, while authorities continue to respond to the devastating impact of recent floods and landslides that have claimed dozens of lives across the country. At the same time, India is grappling with widespread disruption caused by an intensified monsoon season.
According to Chinese authorities, at least 71 people have died in recent days due to torrential rainfall, flash floods and landslides. The severe weather has forced thousands of residents to evacuate, while extensive damage has been reported to infrastructure, farmland and residential communities.
China’s meteorological authorities have now issued a high alert as Super Typhoon Bawei moves toward the country’s eastern seaboard. Forecasts indicate the powerful storm is expected to make landfall late Saturday between the coastal provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang.
The typhoon is forecast to bring winds exceeding 160 kilometres per hour, accompanied by heavy rainfall, coastal storm surges and an increased risk of flash floods and landslides. As a precaution, authorities have relocated thousands of residents from vulnerable coastal areas, ordered hundreds of fishing vessels back to port and placed emergency response teams on standby.
Officials have urged residents to follow evacuation orders and closely monitor official weather updates as emergency agencies prepare for potentially severe impacts.
Meanwhile, neighbouring India is also experiencing intense monsoon conditions, with heavy rainfall disrupting daily life in several cities and mountainous regions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the southwest monsoon has now spread across the entire country, with rainfall during the first part of July recorded at 42 percent above normal.
The prolonged downpours have triggered flooding, landslides and building collapses in several states, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread disruption to transport, public services and economic activities.
Weather authorities in both countries continue to warn of additional heavy rainfall in the coming days, raising concerns over further flooding, landslides and damage to vulnerable communities as the monsoon season intensifies across Asia.
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