Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China on Sunday, prompting authorities to evacuate nearly two million residents in its projected path.

The system has since been downgraded to a severe tropical storm, with no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties in China.

The storm’s trajectory has been marked by severe weather across the Asia-Pacific region.

Before reaching China, Bavi struck Japan’s southern islands and moved toward Taiwan, forcing emergency protocols across multiple jurisdictions.

The most significant human toll has occurred in the Philippines, where the death toll has risen to 18.

Landslides triggered by the super typhoon have caused widespread casualties, marking a sharp increase from earlier reports of 15 fatalities.