Typhoon Bavi, a large and powerful tropical cyclone, is forecasted to head towards Japan’s southern island of Okinawa later this week. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that as of Tuesday morning, the typhoon was moving westward near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 270 kph and an atmospheric pressure of 920 hectopascals at its center. The typhoon is predicted to shift its course northward and could reach Okinawa with significant intensity by Friday and Saturday. The agency has advised the public to stay informed about the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Seas around Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture are expected to become very rough by Thursday as Typhoon Bavi approaches. Okinawa may experience severe weather conditions and torrential rainfall from Friday onwards. Depending on the typhoon’s trajectory, rough seas may also form off the southern part of Kyushu, Japan’s southwestern main island. Last month, Typhoon Jangmi hit the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan, leading to the issuance of a Level 5 special flood warning by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The warning was later downgraded to Level 2, but residents were advised to remain vigilant against rising river levels and potential flooding. Torrential rains affected the Pacific regions of western and eastern Japan, with the agency cautioning the public about the risk of rain-related disasters.
