Typhoon Bavi kills five in Philippines landslide, forces Taiwan evacuations and market shutdown
The storm, described as the largest to threaten the island since 1995, triggered a fatal landslide in the Philippines and prompted Taiwan to suspend stock trading and close schools on Friday.
Fatal impact in the Philippines
Typhoon Bavi caused a landslide in the Philippines that killed five people, according to reports on Friday. The incident occurred as the storm tracked northwest across the Pacific, having already struck several Pacific islands before setting its course toward Taiwan and eventually mainland China. The fatalities mark the first reported deaths from the typhoon, which has been described by regional media as the largest system to threaten the area in decades.
Taiwan braces for landfall
More than a thousand people were evacuated from northern and eastern Taiwan as the island prepared for the storm's arrival. Authorities closed numerous schools and government offices, urging residents in vulnerable areas to move to safety. The typhoon is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall across a wide area, with officials warning of potential flooding and landslides. The storm's massive size means its effects will be felt far from the center of circulation.
Plus d'un millier de personnes ont été évacuées à Taïwan et de nombreuses écoles et bureaux ont fermés face à l'arrivée du plus gros typhon que l'île ait connu depuis 1995.
Financial markets suspended
Taiwan suspended trading on its stock exchange on Friday in anticipation of the typhoon's impact. The closure is a standard precaution during severe weather events to protect market infrastructure and ensure the safety of personnel. The suspension reflects the scale of the disruption expected from Bavi, which is forecast to track toward China after passing over or near Taiwan.
Taiwan halted trading on its stock exchange and closed schools on Friday as Typhoon Bavi approached the island.
Storm trajectory and scale
As of early Friday, Bavi was located 713 kilometers (443 miles) south of Japan, moving on a path that will take it across Taiwan and toward the Chinese mainland. The typhoon's wind field and rain bands are unusually broad, prompting warnings for a vast area. Authorities have not yet specified when markets and schools will reopen, with decisions likely to depend on post-storm damage assessments.
- Typhoon Bavi strikes several Pacific islands.
- Landslide kills five in the Philippines; Taiwan evacuates over 1,000 people and closes schools and offices.
- Taiwan suspends stock trading; Bavi located 713 km south of Japan.
- Storm expected to hit northern and eastern Taiwan, then track toward China.
