Typhoon Bavi hits China, Taiwan, Japan
Analysis based on 207 articles · First reported Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
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.
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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