The Philippines is mourning the loss of at least 15 lives after landslides, triggered by the massive Typhoon Bavi, buried families on the island of Mindanao. As the storm continues its path across the Pacific, it spans an alarming 1,000 kilometers—roughly the size of France—making it the largest storm to threaten the region since 1987.
Taiwan is bracing for a direct hit, with authorities warning of up to 39 inches of rainfall. In a proactive move, the Taiwanese defense ministry has placed 29,000 soldiers on standby for emergency response.
Across the region, the economic impact is already mounting; farmers are scrambling to protect crops, and major airlines, including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, have grounded hundreds of flights, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of passengers.
China is also preparing for a significant impact, with officials warning that the storm could make landfall twice, potentially affecting northern provinces that are less accustomed to such extreme weather.
This disaster follows closely on the heels of Typhoon Maysak, which recently claimed at least 39 lives in southern China and caused massive agricultural destruction. As residents from the Sakishima Islands to the Fujian province board up their homes, the region remains on high alert for what experts describe as a potentially terrifying weather event.
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