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Super Typhoon Bavi weakens slightly as Taiwan, Yaeyama Islands and eastern China brace for impacts

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July 8, 2026

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Super Typhoon Bavi weakens slightly as Taiwan, Yaeyama Islands and eastern China brace for impacts

Super Typhoon Bavi maintained Category 4-equivalent intensity over the Philippine Sea on July 8, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 250 km/h (155 mph) and higher gusts. The cyclone is forecast to weaken gradually before passing near Taiwan and Japan’s Yaeyama Islands around July 11 and making a possible landfall along the eastern coast of China around July 12. Source

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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

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

The Tribune

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· 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.

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china

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

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.

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

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.

Arab Times Online

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· 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...

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

Sky News

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· Jul 8, 2026

China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead

China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead

The Eastern Herald

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· 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.

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan’s southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region’s most destructive storm in years. Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to pass very close to Japan’s Sakishima Islands, a remote island chain that is part of Okinawa prefecture, early on ‌Saturday morning, according to meteorological authorities. Maximum sustained winds were topping out at...

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

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

Fark

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· Jul 4, 2026

Typhoon watch in effect for Guam; Bavi could be stronger than Sinlaku, Mawar. US & GovGuam declare state of emergency, hope winds won't tip it over into the ocean [Scary]

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ABC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms

A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Catastrophic Typhoon Bavi threatens Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Catastrophic Typhoon Bavi threatens Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in east China

NPR News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands

People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.

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 []

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

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 10, 2026

China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms

A powerful typhoon is heading toward China's east coast.

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.

Voice of Nigeria

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· 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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· 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.

RAPPLER

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· Jun 22, 2026

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

CBC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China after brushing past Taiwan, belting southern Japan

Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, with nearly two million people evacuating ahead of time. The storm has already struck parts of Japan and brushed past Taiwan.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt

Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt

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.

CNN

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Catastrophic’ Super Typhoon Bavi smacks into US Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year, struck the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning. It's the second massive storm to hit the territories since April. #cnn #news #typhoon

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.

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