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Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi batters Rota with 290 km/h (180 mph) winds, major damage reported

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July 6, 2026

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Super Typhoon Bavi crossed the Northern Mariana Islands as a Category 5 cyclone on Monday, July 6, 2026, bringing maximum sustained winds of 290 km/h (180 mph) to Rota as the eyewall passed over the island. Local officials reported major damage while emergency warnings remained in effect across the Marianas. Source

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RAPPLER

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· Jul 4, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi strengthens further outside PAR

The maximum sustained winds of Super Typhoon Bavi reach 205 km/h on Saturday, July 4

Off The Press

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· 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

NPR News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi

People in the Northern Mariana Islands – remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean – are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, which experts say could bring winds of over 180 miles per hour.

Independent Online

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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

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

Investing.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

Times of India

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· 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.

BNO News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi moving over Northern Marianas

Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi is moving across the Northern Mariana Islands with sustained winds of 180 mph, bringing catastrophic conditions to Rota as residents in the U.S. territory are ordered to shelter in place, according to officials. The eyewall of Bavi is passing over Rota on Monday morning local time, with an extreme wind [] The post Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi moving over Northern Marianas appeared first on BNO News.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi Strengthens, Targets China’s Fujian and Zhejiang Coast as Evacuations Begin

Typhoon Bavi regained severe typhoon strength and is tracking northwest toward China's southeastern coast, with landfall forecast between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces on Saturday evening. Flights were cancelled and tens of thousands of residents placed on evacuation standby.

Latestly.com

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· 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.

Fark

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· Jul 6, 2026

Look, in the sky. It's a bird... it's a plane... it's Super Typhoon Bavi [Scary]

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The Watchers

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· Jul 4, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi strengthens into Category 5 as Guam, Northern Mariana Islands brace for possible catastrophic impacts

Super Typhoon Bavi reached Category 5 strength over the western North Pacific on Saturday, July 4, 2026 as it tracked toward the Mariana Islands. Forecasters expect the cyclone to pass very near Rota before moving between Guam and Saipan on Monday morning. Typhoon warnings have been issued for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan amid forecasts of destructive winds, life-threatening coastal inundation, widespread flash flooding and catastrophic damage early next week. Source

Associated Press

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· 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

The Independent

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· Jul 3, 2026

Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering

Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Typhoon Bavi prompts Storm Signal No. 2 in Batanes, enhances southwest monsoon, says PAGASA

Storm Wind Signals have been raised in several areas in Luzon due to the effects of Typhoon Bavi, locally named Inday, bringing life-threatening winds over affected areas while also enhancing the southwest monsoon that will drench the western parts of the country, according to the state weather bureau on Thursday. Storm Wind Signal No. 2 []

GameSpot

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· Jul 9, 2026

MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Storm Character Gameplay Guide

Command the skies with Storm!In this Character Guide, we break down how to use her wind, lightning and aerial movement to control the fight from mid-to-long range. Learn how her Tempest mechanic changes the direction and speed of her attacks, helping you pressure opponents from afar while staying out of danger.Watch now and unleash the elements in every match. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is coming to PS5 and PC on August 6th, 2026 PT!

ABC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan's southern islands

Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 5, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding

The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· 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 []

Reuters

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi pummels Japanese island with violent winds, heavy rain

Typhoon Bavi battered Japan's southern Ishigaki Island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #typhoon #japan Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4h7LPqM 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

BERNAMA

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· Jul 11, 2026

World : Powerful Typhoon Hits Japan's Okinawa, Public Warned Of Landslides

TOKYO, July 11 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Saturday, affecting some flights and prompting the weather agency to warn of landslides and flooding, Kyodo News reported.

Hi China

· Jul 13, 2026

Typhoon Bavi whips up huge waves along Dalian coast

Typhoon Bavi brought rough seas to Dalian on Sunday, with massive waves battering the coastline and flooding parts of seaside parks. Chinese marine authorities issued wave and storm surge alerts, warning of dangerous conditions in the northern Yellow Sea as emergency measures were put in place to keep the public safe. #Trending

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Typhoon Bavi causes extensive damage on US island of Rota

Typhoon Bavi causes extensive damage on US island of Rota

The Tribune

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· Jul 11, 2026

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands

Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuations and high alerts. With maximum sustained winds of 144 kph (89 mph) near its centre, Typhoon Bavi is forecast to pass north of Taiwan on Saturday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather []

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 5, 2026

Super typhoon threatens US Pacific

Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas sought refuge in emergency shelters and made last-minute preparations on Sunday as a “super typhoon” approached, expected to sweep across the US Pacific territories within hours. Super Typhoon Bavi was predicted to barrel westward over the region around 10am tomorrow (6pm Malaysian time), packing sustained winds of 260 [] The post Super typhoon threatens US Pacific appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Japan Times

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· 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.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast

Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. The storm caused widespread power and phone service outages. Authorities had evacuated more than two million residents. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Catastrophic Category 5 Typhoon Bavi Batters Pacific Island of Rota

Catastrophic Category 5 Typhoon Bavi Batters Pacific Island of Rota

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi weakens but brings strong winds and rain to China

BEIJING, July 12, (AP): Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province but was still bringing strong winds and heavy...

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

More than 1 million evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall

Photo-Huge waves crash on the coastline ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Wenling in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on July 10, 2026. © Chinatopix Via AP Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country’s eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, []

Focus Taiwan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi leaves at least 135 injured; barrier lake alert lowered

Taipei, July 12 (CNA) Typhoon Bavi left at least 135 people injured across Taiwan before moving away from the island, while the typhoon command center lowered the alert level for a barrier lake on Hualien County's Wanli River on Sunday.

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