What happened
Typhoon Bavi struck Japan's Sakishima Island chain on Saturday with maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts reaching up to 198 kph, bringing heavy rain and violent winds to islands including Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture.
Why it matters
Authorities have warned of flooding risks and landslides as the storm moves toward Taiwan. The typhoon forced residents to stay indoors, with debris flying across empty streets and boats rocking violently in local harbors.
What to watch
The storm is heading toward Taiwan, where authorities have already begun evacuating thousands of people in preparation for its arrival.
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Typhoon Bavi struck Japan's southwestern island chain as it traveled toward Taiwan, bringing severe weather conditions to the region. The storm's intensity—with sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour and gusts exceeding 198 kph—posed immediate hazards of flooding and landslides, prompting authorities to issue warnings. The visible impacts on Ishigaki, where debris flew across streets and boats were tossed in harbor currents, underscored the typhoon's destructive force. As the system moved toward Taiwan, local authorities took precautionary measures including mass evacuations, reflecting the serious threat posed by the storm's continued strength.
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