Hits Okinawa
While crossing southern Japan, Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Okinawa on Saturday (July 11).
The typhoon is gradually moving away from Okinawa Prefecture, but strong winds are expected to continue. Authorities are also urging vigilance for high waves.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Bavi was in waters north of Yonaguni Island as of 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
According to NHK, officials said the storm was moving northwest at 30 kilometers per hour.
The region is also being hit by heavy rain. The Sakishima Islands could receive up to 150 millimeters of rain by Sunday afternoon (July 12).
High seas are expected in the Okinawa and Amami regions. Authorities are urging vigilance for high waves and strong winds.
Wind gusts in Hirara on Miyakojima Island reached around 154 kilometers per hour shortly after 10:00 a.m.
More than 250 flights have been canceled, including flights to and from Okinawa’s Naha Airport, Kagoshima Airport, and airports on outlying islands in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Airlines said more flights could be canceled or delayed depending on the situation.
17 Dead in the Philippines
Typhoon Bavi has claimed 17 lives in the Philippines. Typhoon Bavi, known as “Inday,” brought rains that reached over 1,200 kilometers (720 miles) across Sarangani, which was recently struck by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
