Tropical Storm Bavi is barreling its way towards the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou, potentially putting the lives of over 10 million residents at risk. Forecasters predict that the storm will make landfall early on Sunday, bringing with it powerful winds, heavy rainfall, and rough seas. Wenzhou, a major port city in Zhejiang Province, is known for its manufacturing and trade industries, which could be severely disrupted by the storm. As residents prepare for the worst, authorities are scrambling to evacuate those in low-lying areas and stockpile emergency supplies.
Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, early on Sunday.