Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
Officials warned of flooding and landslides as the storm neared with sustained winds up to 110 mph, while flights and ferry service were canceled.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, Typhoon Bavi approached Japan's Sakishima Islands, prompting warnings of violent winds and torrential rain. Airlines canceled flights in and out of Ishigaki, while ferry service at Ishigaki Port ceased through Saturday.
- Before reaching Japan, the system struck Rota on Monday as a Category 5-equivalent Super Typhoon Bavi with 180 mph sustained winds, leaving about 2,000 residents in the Northern Marianas Islands without water or power.
- Local shopkeeper Hiroshi Nomura noted, "I heard that this one will be pretty big" as Ishigaki residents secured properties; the city closed Painuhama Beach through Sunday and canceled medical checkups.
- Taiwan evacuated more than 1,000 people from its mountainous eastern coast while nearly 29,000 military personnel stood by for relief efforts. Precipitation during the 24 hours from Friday noon to Saturday noon could reach up to 300 millimeters.
- Relief supplies started arriving Wednesday in the Marianas, with The American Red Cross and The Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 supporting recovery efforts. Volunteers are preparing to provide meals and supplies as soon as it is safe.
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Monster typhoon Bavi batters Japan: 216 Km/h winds trigger major disruptions in Ishigaki #shorts
Typhoon Bavi battered Japan’s southern island of Ishigaki with powerful winds, heavy rain, and dangerous weather conditions. The storm brought warnings of wind speeds reaching up to 60 metres per second as authorities urged residents to remain alert for flooding, landslides, and storm surges. Streets were left nearly empty as debris flew through the air, while boats struggled against strong harbour currents. Flights and ferry services were suspe…
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan southern islands , Taiwan evacuates thousands
ISHIGAKI, Japan/TAIPEI - Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday (July 11) as it headed towards Taiwan, prompting authorities to warn of flooding risks and landslides.On the island of Ishigaki, part of Okinawa prefecture, small pieces of debris could be seen flying across empty streets, with only a scattering of vehicles...
Typhoon Bavi: Japan warns of landslides and flooding, Taiwan shuts down, China braces for heavy rain
TOKYO: A powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Saturday (July 11), affecting some flights and prompting the weather agency to warn of landslides and flooding.
Typhoon Bavi continues to intensify with sustained winds above 200 km/h, as it moves towards the island of Ishigaki, in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Japan’s Weather Agency has classified it as “very strong” and expects it to land on Saturday morning, July 11, 2026. Faced with the risk of destructive winds, torrential rains, high waves, cyclone surges and floods, the authorities have asked for extreme precautions. More than 160 flights have been ca…
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