Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands

Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, with Taiwan and eastern China preparing for its impact through evacuations and high alerts. The typhoon, with 144 kph winds, is expected to pass north of Taiwan and make landfall in Zhejiang, China. Over 14,000 people were evacuated in Taiwan, while Japan canceled 200 flights and issued storm warnings.