Typhoon Bavi has made landfall on Japan’s southern islands and is moving toward Taiwan, prompting authorities to escalate emergency protocols across the region.
The storm has already triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, where the death toll has risen to 15, up from earlier reports of 11 fatalities.
Mass evacuations are underway in affected areas as the super typhoon continues to intensify.
The rapid deterioration of conditions in the Philippines underscores the severity of the system, with landslides causing significant casualties.
In East Asia, the focus has shifted to defensive preparations as the storm approaches densely populated and economically critical zones.
Authorities in both China and Taiwan have heightened alert levels, signaling the potential for widespread disruption.