Impact Level: Warning
Locations Affected: New Taipei City, Taipei, Taoyuan, Keelung, Taichung, Hsinchu, Yilan, Taiwan
Tracking Id: RINTP5556313158
Current Updates:
• 2026/07/10, 17:37:06 UTC
Typhoon Bavi was located about 540 kilometers east-northeast of Taiwan’s southernmost tip of Eluanbi at 2100 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July) and moving northwest at 27-30 kph. It is expected to have the most severe impact on Taiwan from Friday (10 July) night through Saturday (11 July), with the storm’s rainbands likely to affect areas stretching from New Taipei’s northeastern coast to Yilan and Hualien counties early Saturday (11 July).
• 2026/07/10, 17:35:34 UTC
Taiwan Railway (TR) will suspend most train services across Taiwan before noon on Saturday (11 July). All reserved-seat trains on the western trunk line will be suspended through 1200 hours (local time) on Saturday (11 July), while among nonreserved services only local trains running between Changhua and Chaozhou in southern Taiwan will operate as normal. On the eastern trunk line and South Link line, both reserved-seat and nonreserved trains will be fully suspended before noon. For branch lines, only the Shalun line in Tainan will continue operating as normal, while all other branch line services will be suspended. Tourist trains will also be suspended. TR stated that it will announce service arrangements for after noon at 0900 hours (local time) on Saturday (11 July).
• 2026/07/10, 17:29:02 UTC
The final southbound train from Nangang to Zuoying is scheduled to depart at 0940 hours (local time) with another southbound service leaving Nangang for Taichung at 2240 hours (local time). The final northbound train from Zuoying to Nangang will also depart at 2140 hours (local time) followed by a northbound service from Zuoying to Taichung at 2240 hours (local time).
• 2026/07/10, 17:27:11 UTC
To accommodate passengers departing from Taichung, THSR has stated that it will add five extra early morning trains from Taichung Station, three northbound services departing at local time – 0609 hours, 0629 hours , and 0649 hours and two southbound services departing at local time – 0620 hours and 0650 hours.
• 2026/07/10, 17:24:51 UTC
THSR will cancel all regularly scheduled services on Saturday (11 July) and instead run three trains per hour in each direction, departing from Nangang Station southbound and Zuoying Station northbound. The trains will stop at every station and all cars will be non-reserved with the exception of business-class. Trains will depart from both terminal stations on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour and 40 minutes past the hour
• 2026/07/10, 17:23:44 UTC
On Saturday (11 July), rail operators have announced major service reductions. Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will switch to a reduced all-nonreserved schedule for the full day and Taiwan Railway (TR) will suspend most services before noon.
• 2026/07/10, 10:21:31 UTC
In addition, reports indicate that Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) stated that operating arrangements for train services scheduled before 1200 hours (local time) on Saturday (11 July) will be announced by 2100 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July), depending on the latest movement and impact of Typhoon Bavi.
• 2026/07/10, 10:19:28 UTC
As per reports, Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) has suspended train services on Friday (10 July) following the issuance of sea and land warnings for Typhoon Bavi. All tourist train services, including the Breezy Blue, Haifeng, Shanlan, and Future trains, have been cancelled, along with local trains No. 4742 and No. 4744 on the Pingxi Line and overnight Train No. 452 on the Eastern Main Line. Passengers holding unused tickets for travel during the sea warning period will be eligible for fee-free refunds in accordance with TR regulations.
• 2026/07/10, 10:12:05 UTC
The CWA has also issued an orange alert for a strong wind advisory at 1318 hours (local time). Further details of the advisory can be accessed via https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/P/Warning/W25.html.
• 2026/07/10, 10:09:32 UTC
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued purple, red, orange and yellow heavy rainfall warnings at 1705 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July). Further details can be accessed via https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/P/Warning/W26.html.
• 2026/07/10, 08:55:21 UTC
As per reports, the Taiwan Highway Bureau will temporarily close the Danjiang Bridge on Friday (10 July). The pedestrian, bicycle, and scooter lanes will close from 2000 hours (local time), followed by the main traffic and bus lanes from 2300 hours (local time). Traffic between Tamsui and Bali will be diverted via Guandu Bridge.
• 2026/07/10, 05:25:29 UTC
According to the Civil Aviation Administration, as of 1000 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July), 154 domestic flights and 261 international and cross-strait flights had been cancelled due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi.
• 2026/07/10, 05:24:39 UTC
The Maritime and Port Bureau has advised the public to avoid non-essential travel to Taiwan’s outlying islands due to the risk of passengers becoming stranded following ferry suspensions.
• 2026/07/10, 04:30:19 UTC
According to Taiwan’s Maritime and Port Bureau, 114 ferry sailings across 14 routes were suspended on Friday (10 July) due to Typhoon Bavi. The affected services include Keelung-Matsu, Nangan Fu’ao-Fuzhou Langqi, Beigan Baisha-Fuzhou Huangqi, Kinmen-Shijing, Kinmen-Wutong, Fugang-Green Island, Green Island-Chenggong, Fugang-Lanyu, Lanyu-Green Island, Houbihu-Lanyu, Kaohsiung-Magong, Budai-Magong, Donggang-Xiaoliuqiu, and Yanpu-Xiaoliuqiu.
• 2026/07/10, 04:29:34 UTC
As of 0900 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July), the Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported that Typhoon Bavi’s centre was located approximately 690 kilometres east of Eluanbi and was moving northwest at 25 kilometres per hour, indicating that the storm continues to approach Taiwan.
• 2026/07/10, 01:18:56 UTC
The Taichung City government has also announced that offices and schools will close from 1800 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July) and remain closed all day on Saturday (11 July).
• 2026/07/10, 01:18:07 UTC
Schools and offices in Taipei, six other cities and counties in northern Taiwan, as well as Yilan and Hualien counties in eastern Taiwan, have announced closures on Friday (10 July). The closures include Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Yilan County, and Hualien County.
• 2026/07/10, 01:17:41 UTC
On Friday (10 July) evening, New Taipei is forecast to receive the heaviest rainfall in low-lying areas, with 150-250 mm expected. From Friday (10 July) night through Saturday (11 July), sustained winds and gusts of Beaufort force 9 to 11 (75-117 km/h) are also expected across Taiwan and its offshore islands, with force 12 gusts (118 km/h or higher) possible in areas north of Taoyuan, Yilan County, Orchid Island, and Green Island.
• 2026/07/10, 01:17:14 UTC
Following this, cumulative rainfall of 600-900 mm is expected in the mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu County, and Miaoli County till Sunday (12 July).
• 2026/07/10, 01:16:40 UTC
Typhoon Bavi is expected to bring up to 900 mm of rainfall to mountainous areas in northern Taiwan through Sunday (12 July), while dangerous waves exceeding six meters have prompted the CWA to issue its first-ever “mega wave” warning on Thursday (09 July).
• 2026/07/10, 01:15:59 UTC
As per the CWA typhoon Sea and Land Typhoon Warning No. 7 issued at 0830 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July),
Bavi is forecast to move northwest at approximately 25 km/h over the next 24 hours. The system has a minimum central pressure of 940 hPa, with maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s near the center and gusts reaching up to 55 m/s.
Description:
As per reports, following are the latest updates regarding Typhoon Bavi near Taiwan, as of Friday (10 July):
• The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued Sea and Land Typhoon Warning No. 6 at 0530 hours (local time) on Friday (10 July). As of 0500 hours (local time), Typhoon Bavi was located approximately 750 kilometres east of Eluanbi at 20.5 degrees North latitude and 127.9 degrees East longitude. The typhoon was moving northwest at 22 kilometres per hour with a minimum central pressure of 940 hectopascals, maximum sustained winds of 45 metres per second near the centre, and gusts of up to 55 metres per second.
• The typhoon is forecast to move to approximately 300 kilometres east of Taipei by early Saturday (11 July) while continuing northwestward. Bavi is expected to pass close to northeastern Taiwan before moving towards the East China Sea.
• Land warnings are currently in effect for New Taipei City, Yilan County and Hualien County. Sea warnings remain in effect for the Bashi Channel and the offshore waters of northern, northeastern and southeastern Taiwan.
• Authorities have maintained work and school suspensions across several northern localities, including Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Hualien, as strong winds and torrential rainfall are expected from Friday (10 July) through Saturday (11 July).
• All passenger ferry services along Taiwan’s eastern coast remain suspended, including the Keelung–Matsu route and multiple services connecting Kaohsiung, Budai, Penghu, Donggang, Yanpu and Xiaoliuqiu. Maritime operators continue to advise passengers to monitor service announcements before travel.
• Airlines continue to adjust operations due to the approaching typhoon. China Southern Airlines has cancelled several flights between Taipei and mainland China on Friday (10 July), while additional cancellations are scheduled for Saturday (11 July). Tigerair Taiwan has adjusted selected Japan-bound services, and China Airlines continues to offer ticket rebooking flexibility for affected passengers.
• Authorities continue monitoring landslide-prone highways, including sections of the Suhua Highway, Beiyi Highway and Northern Cross-Island Highway. Traffic restrictions remain possible on the Danjiang Bridge should wind speeds exceed operational safety thresholds.
Impact:
• Typhoon Bavi is expected to bring destructive winds, torrential rainfall and dangerous sea conditions across northern and northeastern Taiwan through Saturday (11 July). Flash flooding, urban inundation and overflowing rivers remain possible in low-lying areas, while mountainous regions face an elevated risk of landslides and rockfalls.
• Transport disruptions are expected to intensify as the typhoon approaches northeastern Taiwan. Flight delays and cancellations, ferry suspensions, road closures and traffic restrictions may significantly affect passenger movement and freight operations.
• Strong winds may result in falling trees, flying debris and damage to temporary structures, increasing the potential for localized power outages and telecommunications disruptions across affected counties.
• Business operations may experience staffing shortages, logistics delays and supply chain disruptions as work suspensions, hazardous travel conditions and precautionary restrictions remain in place across northern Taiwan.
Recommendations:
It is advised to monitor updates issued by CWA regarding the typhoon via https://www.cwa.gov.tw/eng/
Sources:
• https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/P/Typhoon/TY_WARN.html
• https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/P/Typhoon/TY_NEWS.html
• https://www.cwa.gov.tw/Data/typhoon/I11.png?T=202607092100
• https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/P/Typhoon/TY_WARN.html
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