More than a dozen people died in landslides in the Philippines as Typhoon Bavi approached the region on July 10, 2026. A landslide in Malapatan, located in the southern Sarangani province of Mindanao, resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals, according to the Philippine News Agency. An additional five fatalities were reported from another landslide in Lanao del Sur.
Impact of Typhoon Bavi on the Philippines
Known locally as Inday, the typhoon entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday. It has since weakened as it moved northwest across the Philippine Sea near Northern Luzon. Malapatan Mayor Salway Sumbo Jr noted that some of the victims were related, prompting evacuations in affected village areas as heavy rain continued.
The Philippine weather agency PAGASA issued alerts warning that while Typhoon Bavi is not expected to make landfall in the Philippines, its trailing effects could bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding to several areas, including the capital, Manila.
Evacuations and Preparations in the Region
As Typhoon Bavi approaches, hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes, schools, and workplaces in anticipation of the storm. In Taiwan, preparations are underway, with evacuations already in place as forecasts predict heavy rainfall in northern and eastern regions.
On Friday, heavy rains also affected Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, as residents braced for further storms. The typhoon previously impacted the United States’ Pacific territories, including Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, on Monday, causing infrastructure damage but no reported casualties.
Forecast and Future Implications of Typhoon Bavi
Typhoon Bavi is expected to deliver significant rainfall to parts of Taiwan and Japan on Saturday before making landfall in China. The storm follows closely after Typhoon Maysak, which recently caused severe flooding in southern China, resulting in the deaths of 39 people due to a breached dam.
- 10 fatalities in Malapatan, Sarangani Province
- 5 fatalities in Lanao del Sur
- Evacuations underway in Manila and surrounding areas
- Heavy rains forecasted for Taiwan and Japan
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