A powerful typhoon is approaching Japan; an evacuation order has been issued
The southwestern islands of Japan have been placed on high alert due to the approach of the powerful Typhoon Bavi. Authorities are warning the public about hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and the risk of flooding and landslides, while airlines have already begun canceling flights en masse.
According to meteorologists, on the morning of July 10, the typhoon—with maximum wind speeds of up to 162 km/h—approached the Sakishima Islands, located near Taiwan.
Local residents are securing their homes, and on Ishigaki Island, there is a rush at stores as people are stocking up on essential supplies. Some beaches, coastal parks, and the ferry terminal have also been temporarily closed.
In neighboring Taiwan, financial markets have suspended operations due to the approaching typhoon, and a day off has been declared in some regions.
Although forecasters do not predict a direct hit on the island, some areas could see up to one meter of rainfall, posing a risk of widespread flooding and landslides.
The Taiwanese government has already evacuated more than a thousand people, mainly from mountainous areas in the east of the country. In addition, nearly 29,000 military personnel have been placed on standby to respond to the potential consequences of the storm.
All flights scheduled for Saturday from Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei have also been canceled.
According to meteorologists’ forecasts, Typhoon Bavi is expected to reach China’s east coast near the city of Wenzhou late Saturday.
Weather services in Japan, Taiwan, and China continue to monitor the storm’s path and are urging residents in high-risk areas to follow civil defense guidelines.
This was reported by Reuters.
As a reminder, at least 66 people died as a result of one of the most powerful typhoons this year, which swept through the central Philippines.
On a beach in the Vietnamese city of Hoi An, the well-preserved remains of a wooden ship, built approximately between the 14th and 16th centuries, emerged from the sand following Typhoon “Kalmeegi.”
