Typhoon Bavi
Coverage of Typhoon Bavi in the Nexus archive.
- Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations
Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, is intensifying as it approaches China's eastern coast, prompting emergency preparations and the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains. The storm is expected to make landfall between Taizhou (Zhejiang province) and Fuding (Fujian province) with winds up to 45 meters per second, according to the National Meteorological Centre.
- As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned amateur AI forecasts may be illegal
As Typhoon Bavi approaches eastern China, bloggers are using AI weather models to post forecasts on social media. State media warns these amateur predictions may be illegal.
- Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools
Typhoon Bavi is moving toward China's east coast, prompting school closures in Taipei and flight cancellations. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang province as the storm weakens from supertyphoon strength. Previous storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak and severe thunderstorms, have caused at least 50 deaths in China.
- 15 dead, thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi continues its deadly path
Typhoon Bavi has caused 15 deaths and prompted the evacuation of thousands as it continues its path. Heavy rain was reported in Ishigaki, Japan, where a man was seen running amid the storm.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after a week of deadly storms that have killed 50 people in different regions. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and 170,000 rescue workers are on standby. Tropical Storm Maysak caused 39 deaths in Guangxi, while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei killed 11, and a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after causing evacuations and flight cancellations in Taiwan and Zhejiang. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which collectively killed 50 people.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after causing disruptions in Taiwan and Japan, following a week of deadly storms that killed 50 people in China. Evacuations and flight cancellations are underway as the typhoon weakens from supertyphoon strength, with previous storms and floods in Guangxi and Hubei provinces also claiming lives.
- ‘Extremely hot’ weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides
Hong Kong will experience 'extremely hot' weather with occasional showers as Typhoon Bavi moves east of Taiwan towards Guangdong, disrupting flights. The Observatory predicts unstable offshore weather and mainly fine but hot conditions in Guangdong from Friday to Sunday due to Bavi's subsiding outer airstream.
- Flights disrupted as weakened Bavi still packs a punch on its way towards China
Flights have been cancelled and refunds offered at 10 airports as weakened Typhoon Bavi approaches China’s coast, with 14 cancellations reported at Zhoushan airport and 17 inbound flights cancelled in Wenzhou. The typhoon is expected to land between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
- Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Flooding in southern China caused by Tropical Storm Maysak killed 39 people, with 26 deaths in Hengzhou due to a reservoir dam collapse. Ding Wei, the vice mayor of Nanning city, reported nine missing in Guangxi, while Typhoon Bavi approaches the east coast and Taiwan.
- Flooding from days of heavy rain in southern China has killed 39 people
Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China killed 39 people, including 26 in Hengzhou after a reservoir dam partially collapsed. Typhoon Bavi is expected to impact Taiwan and China's east coast, while rescue operations continue for over 130,000 evacuated residents and stranded animals.
- Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Typhoon Bavi
Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for Typhoon Bavi. A man was observed walking past boarded-up stores in Guam on Sunday.
- Typhoon Bavi could become strongest storm of 2026 so far, takes aim at US Northern Mariana Islands
Typhoon Bavi is rapidly intensifying and could become the strongest storm of 2026, threatening the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands with potential winds exceeding 170 mph and 50-foot seas. The National Weather Service in Guam issued a Typhoon Watch as the storm approaches by July 6, with the Marianas still recovering from Typhoon Sinlaku in April.
- Possible super typhoon threatens US Pacific territories still recovering from last storm
Residents of U.S. Pacific territories are preparing for a potential super typhoon, Typhoon Bavi, as the region remains recovering from the earlier super typhoon Sinlaku. Power and housing remain partially disrupted in the Northern Mariana Islands, with hopes that Guam might bear the storm's brunt to ease the recovery process.
- Possible super typhoon threatens US Pacific territories still recovering from last storm
Residents of U.S. Pacific territories like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which could become a super typhoon, just months after the region was devastated by Sinlaku. Recovery efforts remain ongoing in the Northern Marianas, where power and housing are still being restored.