Typhoon Bavi floodwaters sweep vehicles away in Hebei province, China
Eyewitness video captured cars being carried away by fast-moving floodwaters in Chengde city, Hebei province on July 12 after heavy rain from Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year. Authorities issued a red alert for heavy rain and urged residents to stay indoors. Although Bavi weakened after making landfall, forecasters warned it could continue bringing heavy rain and raising flood risks across eastern China.
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- ✓Eyewitness video captured vehicles swept away by floodwaters in Chengde city, Hebei province on July 12. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓Heavy rain was associated with Typhoon Bavi. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓Typhoon Bavi was the strongest storm to hit mainland China in 2026. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓Authorities issued a red alert for heavy rain and urged residents to stay indoors. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓Bavi weakened after making landfall but forecasters warned it could continue bringing heavy rain. (CNA/YouTube source)
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