At least 15 people were killed in landslides in the Philippines as Typhoon Bavi moved closer to Taiwan on Friday, prompting large-scale evacuations, transport disruptions and emergency preparations across the region.

Bavi will be region’s most powerful typhoon since 2024 if it maintains its forecast intensity

Taiwan's weather forecaster warned on Thursday of "destructive" winds as the biggest typhoon in years swept towards the island after pounding U.S. Pacific territories.