Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan as China braces for landfall

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Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan as China braces for landfall

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Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan with winds near 200 kph, prompting authorities to prepare residents for severe impact. The storm is one of the most powerful of 2024 so far, posing risks to public safety and regional stability.

BEIJING, July 9 - Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024.

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