What is Typhoon Bavi 2026 and when does it occur?
Typhoon Bavi 2026 is a powerful tropical cyclone that developed from a tropical disturbance east of the Philippines and underwent rapid intensification over the Philippine Sea. It strengthened into a super typhoon and is forecast to track northwest across East Asia. The system weakened into a typhoon on 9 July while continuing northwest toward Taiwan and eastern China. Typhoon Bavi 2026 is expected to significantly impact eastern China, Taiwan, the Philippines and southwestern Japan between 11–13 July. In China, it is forecast to make landfall along the Fujian–Zhejiang coast on 11 July before moving inland through eastern China. In Taiwan, it will pass close to the island through early 11 July. In the Philippines, it will affect northern Luzon and parts of the Bicol Region through 11 July. In Japan, it will pass close to the Sakishima Islands and Okinawa Prefecture during 11 July.
Which countries and regions are most affected?
China: Fujian and Zhejiang are the primary landfall and high-impact corridor, including Fuzhou, Ningde, Putian, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Zhangzhou, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Ningbo, Zhoushan and Hangzhou. Rainfall of 250–400 mm is forecast in parts of southern Zhejiang and northeastern Fujian. Taiwan: northern, eastern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Hualien and Taitung. Philippines: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte and parts of Bicol. Japan: Sakishima Islands (Ishigaki, Miyakojima, Yonaguni), Okinawa Main Island, and the Amami Region. South Korea may see indirect maritime impacts.
What are the key dates and forecast track?
9 July: Bavi weakened into a typhoon while moving northwest. 10 July: Expected to pass close to northern Taiwan, bringing heavy rainfall, destructive winds and rough seas. 11 July: Forecast landfall along the Fujian–Zhejiang coast of eastern China; impacts in Taiwan, the Philippines and Japan’s Sakishima Islands/Okinawa. 12–13 July: Expected to weaken while moving inland across Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai and adjacent provinces, with heavy rainfall and flooding risks persisting.
What are the impacts on businesses and individuals?
Business operations across Taiwan, eastern China, Japan (particularly Okinawa) and the northern Philippines are likely to face disruptions due to severe weather, precautionary restrictions and emergency measures. Organisations with personnel, offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities or logistics hubs in affected regions may see reduced workforce availability, shift delays and interruptions to critical activities. Supply chains and logistics will be affected by flight cancellations, port restrictions, road inundation and landslides, causing cargo delays and inventory replenishment issues. Maritime-dependent industries face vessel movement restrictions and suspended sea travel. Air cargo and passenger aviation should anticipate schedule adjustments and cargo backlogs. Heavy rainfall, destructive winds, storm surges and landslides may cause infrastructure damage, utility outages and restricted access to industrial parks, commercial facilities and data centres. Individuals should avoid non-essential travel, prepare emergency kits, secure outdoor objects, charge devices and verify flight/ferry status before departing.
What should organisations and individuals do to prepare?
Organisations should implement flexible work arrangements, review emergency response and evacuation plans, identify alternate travel routes, verify backup power and IT readiness, secure office premises and outdoor equipment, ensure emergency supplies, coordinate with facility management and local authorities, safeguard critical documents and monitor official advisories. Individuals should avoid non-essential travel during heavy rainfall and strong winds, prepare for possible evacuation in coastal and low-lying areas, avoid driving through flooded roads, prepare emergency kits with water, food, medicines and documents, secure loose objects, charge devices, verify travel status, avoid coastal areas and riverbanks, and rely on official meteorological agencies rather than unverified social media.
Frequently asked questions
When will Typhoon Bavi 2026 make landfall in China?
It is forecast to make landfall along the Fujian–Zhejiang coast on 11 July 2026.
Which areas of Taiwan are most at risk?
Northern, eastern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Yilan, Hualien and Taitung, face heavy rainfall, landslides and transport disruption.
What are the emergency contact numbers?
Taiwan: 119 (fire/ambulance), 1991 (disaster hotline), 118 (coast guard). China: 120 (ambulance), 95110 (coast guard), 12345 (government service). Philippines: 911, (+632) 8527-3877. Japan: 119 (fire/ambulance), 118 (coast guard).
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