Asia & Pacific
While Bavi, which is gradually weakening, will not make landfall on Taiwan, the government is taking all precautions to prevent loss of life, given forecasts for almost 1 meter of rain in some areas.
A satellite image shows Typhoon Bavi reaching Japan's Ryukyu Islands, bringing impact to them and Taiwan on July 10, 2026. (-/NASA Worldview/Handout via Reuters)
Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday as it headed towards Taiwan, prompting authorities to warn of flooding risks and landslides.On the island of Ishigaki, part of Okinawa prefecture, small pieces of debris could be seen flying across empty streets, with only a scattering of vehicles braving the gale and rain.
Boats at a local harbor rocked in the strong currents brought on by the large and strong storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour near its center. Authorities issued a warning of gusts reaching up to 198 kph.
