East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Summary
A large typhoon named Bavi is moving across the Pacific Ocean towards Taiwan, Japan, and southeastern China, causing concern for heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. In the southern Philippines, landslides caused by a recent storm have killed at least 15 people, and preparations are underway in the region to handle the potential damage.Key Facts
- Typhoon Bavi is about 1,000 km (620 miles) wide, similar to the width of France.
- Bavi is expected to bring heavy rain to northern and eastern Taiwan, remote Japanese islands, and southeastern China.
- At least 15 people died in the southern Philippines due to landslides from recent heavy storms.
- Taiwan has prepared 29,000 soldiers for relief efforts and warned rainfall could reach 1 meter (39 inches).
- Flights have been canceled and schools closed in affected regions as people stock up on supplies.
- Farmers and fishermen are securing their crops and boats ahead of the storm.
- China warns that the storm's impact could affect northern provinces less used to typhoons.
- Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways canceled hundreds of flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
- The region is still recovering from Typhoon Maysak, which killed at least 39 people in southern China earlier this week.
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