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Typhoon Bavi kills 15 in Philippines landslides
BBC··10 Jul
Landslides triggered by Typhoon Bavi killed at least 15 people in southern Philippines as East Asia braced for one of the strongest storms in decades, BBC reported. On Mindanao island, families were buried overnight as rescuers searched for missing people. Bavi spans about 1,000 km at its widest point and is sweeping across the Pacific toward Taiwan.
Prism
What It Means For You
- East Asian travel may face widespread flight cancellations this weekend.
- Extreme rainfall and landslides pose risks across multiple countries.
- Northern Chinese provinces may face unfamiliar typhoon impacts.
What's Happening
- Typhoon Bavi is moving toward Taiwan and southeastern China.
- At least 15 people died in Philippines landslides.
- Thousands of soldiers and sandbags are being deployed regionwide.
Typhoon Bavi Context
- Bavi is among the largest storms to approach Taiwan in decades.
- Typhoon Maysak recently killed dozens in southern China.
- Airlines across Japan, Thailand and Malaysia cancelled Taipei flights.
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