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Typhoon Bavi hits China, Taiwan, Japan

Analysis based on 207 articles · First reported Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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The typhoon disrupted transportation, agriculture, and energy infrastructure across East Asia, with hundreds of flights canceled and power outages affecting tens of thousands. Insurance losses are expected to be significant, particularly in China and Taiwan, while agricultural damage from flooding and wind may impact food prices.

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List of storms named Bavi, a powerful tropical cyclone, struck East Asia in July 2026, affecting the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and China. The storm caused at least 18 deaths in the Philippines due to landslides and flooding, injured over 113 people in Taiwan, and prompted the evacuation of more than 1.7 million people in China's China — Zhejiang and China — Fujian provinces. Bavi made landfall in China — Zhejiang late on July 11, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. Japan's Japan — Ōita Prefecture experienced power outages and flight cancellations. The storm was the second to hit China in a week, following List of storms named Maysak, which had killed at least 39 people. Scientists linked the storm's intensity to climate change and El Niño–Southern Oscillation conditions.

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China evacuated over 1.7 million people and allocated 40 million yuan for relief; the storm compounded damage from previous List of storms named Maysak.
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China — Wenzhou evacuated 887,801 people; expected landfall near the city caused major disruption.
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Taiwan experienced over 113 injuries, power outages, and evacuations; businesses and schools were closed.
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The Philippines reported at least 18 deaths from landslides and flooding; thousands were displaced.
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Japan's Okinawa region faced power outages, flight cancellations, and storm warnings.
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China — Zhejiang province was the primary landfall area, with over 1.7 million evacuated and significant infrastructure disruption.
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China — Beijing evacuated over 100,000 people due to torrential rain and reservoir discharge.
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China — Fujian province evacuated residents and placed rescue workers on standby; experienced heavy rain and wind.
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Japan — Okinawa Island lost power to over 18,000 households; Miyako region hardest hit.
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Okinawa experienced power outages and flight cancellations; residents prepared for the storm.
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Taiwan — Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, experienced school and business closures and flight cancellations.
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China — Shanghai relocated 34,000 residents from high-risk areas; the city experienced some disruption.
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Philippines — Mindanao in Philippines reported most of the 18 deaths from landslides.
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Japan — Miyako Island took the worst of List of storms named Bavi in Japan.
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Issued orange typhoon alert and first red rainstorm alert of the year; provided forecasts.
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