Typhoon Bavi weakened as it moved off the Philippines but was expected to bring heavy rain to Taiwan and Japan before it makes landfall in China.

Thomas Mangloña II, a journalist from the island of Rota in the CNMI, shares his firsthand account of the destruction on Rota after it was struck directly by Super Typhoon Bavi.

By Joseph Campbell and Kim Kyung-Hoon ISHIGAKI, Japan, July 10 (Reuters) - A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds,

Typhoon Bavi has undergone an eyewall replacement cycle, expanding its wind field into what the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center is calling a "gargantuan" typhoon. According to the FOX Forecast

“If you spot any animals, please maintain a safe distance and do not attempt to catch or tease them to avoid danger,” the zoo reportedly said

A typhoon has caused the cancellation of a cruise that was set to take place onboard the Spectrum of the Seas starting on July 11, 2026. According to a statement issued by Royal Caribbean, the Far East sailing cannot go ahead due to impact related to the storm.

Kim urged authorities to prepare for the severe weather, with all officials and workers “urged to remain on maximum vigilance and take steps to minimise damage”