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Batanes, Cagayan face heavy rain as Francisco becomes super typhoon

Super Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains offshore early Tuesday, June 23, at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan
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Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Bavi, enhanced southwest monsoon to bring heavy rains, strong winds
Intense rainfall and strong winds are expected across several areas of the country due to the combined effects of Typhoon Bavi (local name Inday) and the enhanced southwest monsoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday. The weather bureau hoisted storm wind signal No. 2 over Batanes, the eastern []
Times of India
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ Super Typhoon barrels towards US Pacific islands with 280 kmph winds
Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm of Category 5 hurricane strength, is bearing down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, triggering emergency evacuations. Destructive winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rain are already lashing the US Pacific territories. Authorities warn of catastrophic damage, with many structures potentially becoming uninhabitable for weeks. Residents are urged to seek shelter as the powerful typhoon approaches.
The Watchers
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Zhejiang, China, after triggering mass evacuations
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang Province, eastern China, at 23:20 local time (LT) on July 11, 2026, with 10-minute maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h (90 mph). The storm prompted the evacuation of more than 1.7 million people across eastern China. Bavi passed north of Taiwan before reaching the mainland and enhanced the southwest monsoon over the Philippines, where flooding and landslides caused fatalities. Source
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, nearly 1.72 million evacuated
Beijing, July 12 (SANA) Typhoon Bavi made landfall along China’s eastern coast late Saturday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to Zhejiang Province after authorities evacuated nearly 1.72 million residents from vulnerable areas. According to the Zhejiang Provincial Meteorological Observatory, Bavi—the ninth typhoon of the year—made its first landfall at about 11:20 p.m. local time []
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China
Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.
Latestly.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall on US Pacific Island Near Guam With 150 mph Winds, Heads Toward Philippines
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday over a tiny U.S. territorial island in the western Pacific near Guam, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands. The eye of the storm passed over the island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 150 mph (241 kph), according to the National Weather Service.
Off The Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Guam braces for Super Typhoon Bavi, up to 145 MPH winds
Residents of the U.S. territory of Guam are bracing for potentially catastrophic conditions from Super Typhoon Bavi, which may hit the Western Pacific island as a Category 5 storm. Super Typhoon Bavi has winds of 145 mph, which is the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane, as of Friday morning ET, which is very early []...Click to read more
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 9, 2026
Delhi-NCR & Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR faces severe disruptions due to heavy rain and waterlogging
Find here all the updates on weather in Delhi-NCR Mumbai as strong winds, heavy rain batter cities.
ArabNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Landslide kills five in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan
KEELUNG: Five people were killed in a landslide in the Philippines, and hundreds in Taiwan were evacuated from their homes, as the biggest typhoon in decades swept toward the region on Friday. Typhoon Bavi is expected to pound Taiwan’s north and east, as well as Japan’s remote southwestern islands, on Friday and Saturday before smashing into China, which has been hit by deadly storms this week. A landslide triggered by heavy rains enhanced by Bavi killed at least five people and left six others missing on the Philippines’ southern island of Mindanao, police said.
Reuters
· Jul 13, 2026
Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China
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RAPPLER
· Jun 21, 2026
Francisco now a typhoon, expected to enhance southwest monsoon
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi Strikes China’s Zhejiang, 1.7 Million Evacuated as Asia Counts the Dead
Typhoon Bavi made double landfall on China's Zhejiang coast Saturday night, displacing 1.72 million people as the storm killed 18 in the Philippines. The ninth typhoon of 2026 cut across Taiwan and Japan before striking Zhejiang twice, with China yet to report mainland casualties.
ABC News
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi brings strong winds and rain to eastern China as more than 2 million people evacuated
Typhoon Bavi is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan Brace for Powerful Typhoon Bavi
China and Taiwan are preparing for what forecasters say could become one of the most powerful tropical storms to strike the region in years, as Typhoon Bavi approaches with sustained winds nearing 200 kilometres per hour. Authorities have urged residents to stock up on supplies, secure homes and prepare for possible evacuations as the storm [] The post China, Taiwan Brace for Powerful Typhoon Bavi appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan Brace for Typhoon Bavi
China and Taiwan are bracing for what could be one of the most destructive tropical storms in years as Typhoon Bavi intensifies southeast of Taiwan, bringing winds of nearly 200 km/h and raising fears of widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure damage. The looming storm comes as parts of China continue to recover from the devastation [] The post China, Taiwan Brace for Typhoon Bavi appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 5, 2026
US Pacific islands prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centres and made last-minute preparations on Sunday, hours before a “super typhoon” was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area at around 10.00am (0000 GMT) on Monday with winds of 260 kilometres (160 miles) per hour – equivalent to a category 5 hurricane – and gusts of up to 315kph. The National Weather Service (NWS) called the typhoon “very...
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China
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· Jul 10, 2026
Destruction in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi as it approaches East Asia
Destruction in the wake of Super Typhoon Bavi as it approaches East Asia
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 5, 2026
Super typhoon threatens US Pacific
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 11, 2026
Viewers share photos, videos of heavy downpours and street flooding in San Antonio
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 7, 2026
Impact of Typhoon Bavi on Taiwan to peak Friday, Saturday: CWA
Taipei, July 7 (CNA) Torrential rain brought by Typhoon Bavi is forecast to affect Taiwan most severely on Friday and Saturday, prompting authorities to urge ditch cleanups and place 29,000 troops on disaster prevention standby.
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi moves off the Philippines toward Taiwan, Japan, China
Typhoon Bavi moves off the Philippines toward Taiwan, Japan, China
The korea Herald News
· Jul 9, 2026
Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate
Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of the nation Thursday, damaging more than 200 facilities and forcing over 600 people to leave their homes, authorities said. As of 5 p.m., the downpours had damaged 256 facilities and prompted 662 people to temporarily evacuate across the nation, particularly in the central provinces of South and North Chungcheong, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. Heavy rains battered the two Chungcheong provinces, wit
India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms bring much-needed relief to Delhi-NCR after days of scorching heat
After several days of intense heat and high humidity, rain and thunderstorms swept across parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, bringing welcome relief to residents. The showers helped bring down temperatures and eased the uncomfortable weather that had gripped the national capital over the past few days. Many parts of the city witnessed light to moderate rainfall along with gusty winds.
The Japan Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands
The very powerful typhoon was located over the sea east of the northern Philippines on Thursday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in China on Sunday.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan puts 29,000 soldiers on standby as powerful super Typhoon Bavi fast approaches
At least 15 people have died in southern Philippines after Typhoon Bavi swept through the island nation. The storm, spanning 1,000 kilometres at its widest point, is now heading towards Taiwan and Japan. Dozens of flights and schools across the region have been cancelled as locals prepare for Typhoon Bavi. Taiwanese authorities have put 29,000 soldiers on standby as the weather system is expected to bring up to one metre of rainfall.
UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China
India Today
· Jul 6, 2026
Live: Heavy rain lashes Mumbai; Odisha, Kerala on high alert
Live: Heavy rain lashes Mumbai; Odisha, Kerala on high alert
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 24, 2026
MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur
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OneIndia
· Jul 7, 2026
Delhi Weather Update: IMD Issues Red Alert As Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms Lash NCR
The city of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms on Tuesday, bringing relief from the hot and humid weather. Due to the unexpected heavy rainfall, the weather turned cold in some parts and the India
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