Typhoon Bavi, a massive 1,000 km-wide storm, is set to strike northern Taiwan and China's Fujian province. With winds near 200 km/h, it may be the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan since 1987. The storm follows Typhoon Maysak, which killed dozens in Guangxi and caused severe flooding. Military and civilian preparations are underway across the region as climate change amplifies extreme weather risks.
Typhoon Bavi, a massive storm spanning approximately 1,000 kilometers at its widest point-comparable to the width of France-is on a collision course with Taiwan and eastern China.
According to China's National Meteorological Centre, the typhoon is expected to graze northern Taiwan before making landfall in Fujian province on Saturday evening. As of Thursday, July 9, 2026, Bavi was churning in the Pacific Ocean with sustained winds near 200 km/h. Meteorologists note that storms of this size have been fairly rare in recent years, with Bavi potentially becoming the largest to hit Taiwan since 1987.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration forecaster Jason Chang highlighted the storm's vast scale, while AccuWeather expert Jason Nicholls cautioned that although some weakening may occur on Thursday, Bavi will remain a dangerous system through the weekend, impacting Taiwan and eastern China from Friday into Monday. The typhoon's approach follows closely on the heels of Typhoon Maysak, which devastated parts of southwestern China earlier in the week, killing at least 39 people and leaving nine missing.
In Guangxi, the storm caused a dam breach at the Liulan reservoir, spawned tornadoes in Hubei, and led to catastrophic flooding that submerged farms and infrastructure. At Guigang Zoo, three lions perished in the floodwaters, and dozens of other animals, including zebras and parrots, remained missing. Rescue efforts included drone deliveries to isolated areas and evacuations via rubber dinghies.
In Taiwan, authorities are taking no chances: about 29,000 soldiers have been placed on standby, and the defence ministry warned that northern mountains around Taipei could receive up to one meter of rain. In the port town of Suao, hundreds of fishing boats sought shelter, and residents queued for sandbags. Captain Chen Ming-hui, a local fisherman, expressed hope that the typhoon would track further north but recalled the destructive power of past storms.
Meanwhile, Japan's meteorological agency issued alerts for Okinawa Prefecture, forecasting violent winds, landslides, and storm surges. Japan Airlines cancelled 50 flights, affecting over 7,600 passengers. The broader region, including China-the world's second-largest economy-Japan, and Taiwan, faces increasing exposure to extreme weather events that scientists attribute to climate change. This year's concern is heightened by the anticipated emergence of El Niño, which could elevate temperatures and fuel more intense typhoons.
As Bavi approaches, communities still reeling from Maysak's impact are racing to prepare for another potentially historic storm
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