Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Japan's southern islands before skirting Taiwan. In Taiwan, rough seas, fallen trees, and some damage were reported. Residents in Keelung still went to markets as the storm weakened. Bavi then tracked toward China's east coast, where it was expected to make landfall on Sunday.
π The Backstory
Bavi formed in the western Pacific Ocean and grew into a powerful storm. It was the second typhoon to hit China in just over a week. The first, Typhoon Maysak, hit southern China the previous weekend. Bavi had maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour near its center. As it moved inland, forecasters said it would gradually get weaker.
π― Why It Matters
Typhoons threaten millions of people in East Asia every year. Following storm paths helps people prepare and stay safe when dangerous weather is coming.
Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Japan's southern islands before skirting Taiwan. In Taiwan, rough seas, fallen trees, and some damage were reported. Residents in Keelung still went to markets as the storm weakened. Bavi then tracked toward China's east coast, where it was expected to make landfall on Sunday.
Bavi formed in the western Pacific Ocean and grew into a powerful storm. It was the second typhoon to hit China in just over a week. The first, Typhoon Maysak, hit southern China the previous weekend. Bavi had maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour near its center. As it moved inland, forecasters said it would gradually get weaker.
Typhoons threaten millions of people in East Asia every year. Following storm paths helps people prepare and stay safe when dangerous weather is coming.