Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan and causes severe weather effects in the Philippines. On the southern island of Mindanao, authorities report that two landslides are triggered by heavy rains associated with the storm. The landslides kill at least 15 people, and six others are reported missing.
As Bavi nears Taiwan, additional impacts are reported across the region. Sources say the storm leads to significant evacuations and disrupts transport, with authorities preparing for risks including flooding and further landslides. In Taiwan, some schools and businesses close as a precaution while local authorities brace for potentially severe conditions.
Across the wider region, Bavi is described as weakening but still forecast to affect northern and eastern areas of Taiwan. After moving through the region, the storm is expected to head toward eastern China, having already impacted or influenced weather conditions in parts of Taiwan and Japan.
