Enviro News Asia, Taipei – Typhoon Bavi injured at least 36 people in Taiwan and prompted the evacuation of more than 14,000 residents as the powerful storm swept past the island on Saturday, with residents urged to stay indoors amid heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said the typhoon passed closest to the island between Saturday afternoon and evening, bringing its strongest winds and heaviest rainfall, with sea and land warnings expected to be lifted Sunday morning as the storm moves farther away. Authorities in Japan warned that the typhoon could bring violent winds capable of damaging homes, high waves, flooding in low-lying coastal and riverside areas, and possible landslides, with some flights in Okinawa disrupted.
In China, the National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert as in-person classes were suspended, tourist attractions closed, and some ferry services halted in affected areas. The storm is forecast to make landfall between Taizhou in Zhejiang Province and Fuding in Fujian Province early Sunday as a severe typhoon or typhoon.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration confirmed on Saturday that Typhoon Bavi had exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. (*)
