Super Typhoon Bavi: When and where will it make landfall? Check forecast and affected regions

Super Typhoon Bavi: Anticipated Landfall and Regional Impact

Massive Storm Approaches Western Pacific

Super Typhoon Bavi – As Super Typhoon Bavi intensifies, China, Taiwan, and Japan brace for potential devastation. The storm, stretching over nearly 1,000 kilometers, is projected to deliver sustained winds nearing 200 km/h. Its vast reach—covering approximately 940,000 square kilometers—surpasses the area of Zhejiang province by nearly ninefold and is 850 times larger than Hong Kong.

Taiwan Faces Rare Typhoon Threat

Authorities in Taiwan are mobilizing in response to the rare scale of Bavi. Jason Chang, a forecaster with the Central Weather Administration, noted that storms of this magnitude have been “fairly rare in recent years.” This typhoon is anticipated to be the island’s largest since 1987. Mountainous regions near Taipei could see rainfall exceeding one meter, prompting 29,000 troops to be on standby.

Japan Readies for Intense Conditions in Okinawa

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued alerts for Okinawa as Bavi nears the Sakishima Islands. Wind gusts are expected to peak at 252 km/h by Saturday, capable of causing structural damage. Hourly rainfall rates could reach 50 millimeters, with some areas facing up to 300 millimeters between Friday and Saturday. Coastal waves exceeding 10 meters and flooding risks from storm surges are also highlighted.

China Dealing with Aftermath of Typhoon Maysak

While preparing for Bavi, China is still recovering from the earlier impact of Typhoon Maysak. Rescue teams continue operations in Guangxi, where at least 39 fatalities and nine missing persons have been reported. Hengzhou suffered heavily, with 26 lives lost after a dam collapse triggered floods. The Guigang Zoo saw three lions drown as waters rose, and over 100 animals escaped damaged enclosures. More than 12,000 students and teachers were rescued from flooded school buildings.

Travel Disruptions as Storm Approaches

Air travel has been affected by the incoming typhoon. Japan Airlines canceled 48 domestic and two international flights on July 10, impacting around 7,610 passengers. All Nippon Airways suspended 34 services to Okinawa, affecting approximately 1,800 travelers, and announced additional cancellations for July 11.

Residents Take Precautions in Coastal Areas

In Suao, a coastal town in Taiwan, fishing vessels gathered in harbors ahead of Bavi’s arrival. Locals secured homes with sandbags, while farmers rushed to harvest rice. Chen Ming-hui, a 60-year-old fishing captain, warned,

“Don’t be fooled by the nice and calm weather now. A storm like this could be the most terrifying.”