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Typhoon Bavi strikes Okinawa as it approaches Taiwan and China with flights cancelled

At least 20 flights from Singapore cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits Japan, approaches Taiwan and ChinaSeveral flights from Singapore cancelled as Typhoon Bavi takes aim at Taiwan and China

Typhoon Bavi, a storm with winds over 200 km/h, struck Okinawa in Japan on July 11, 2026, causing flight cancellations from Singapore as it approaches Taiwan and China.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of landslides and flooding, making this event significant for regional travel and safety in East Asia.

  • Okinawa is home to Mount Kaba, the highest peak in Japan's southern island chain affected by the typhoon.
  • Typhoon Bavi's maximum winds exceeded the historical average for storms hitting Okinawa in July.
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued over 100 landslide warnings across southern prefectures due to the storm.