Key facts
- Typhoon Bavi has caused 17 deaths in the Philippines.
- Over 1.8 million people have been evacuated in China.
- Taiwan evacuated over 14,000 people.
- More than 130 flights connecting Hong Kong to the region were canceled.
- Typhoon Bavi has maximum sustained winds of 144 km per hour.
Typhoon Bavi, a large storm spanning 1,000 kilometers, has caused at least 17 deaths in the Philippines. The typhoon is now moving towards Taiwan and mainland China, prompting significant evacuations and travel disruptions. In China, over 1.8 million people have been evacuated, with the eastern city of Wenzhou preparing for landfall. Beijing alone evacuated 100,000 residents. Taiwan evacuated over 14,000 people and canceled flights as it braced for heavy rain, though landfall was not expected. Connectivity between Hong Kong and the affected region has been severely impacted, with more than 130 flights canceled. The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 144 km per hour.