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Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Pearland
For Pearland residents with ties to China, the latest typhoon news may be particularly concerning, given the area's own experience with severe weather events. As a community within the Houston area, Pearland is no stranger to the impact of powerful storms, having faced its own share of flooding and damage in recent years. The fact that Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall near Shanghai, a major economic hub, may also have implications for local businesses with trade connections to the region. Additionally, the evacuation efforts and rescue worker deployments in China's Zhejiang province may serve as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness, a lesson that Pearland's own public safety officials have emphasized in the face of local weather threats. As the situation in China continues to unfold, Pearland residents may be watching with interest, and perhaps a sense of solidarity, given their own experiences with severe weather.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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