Taiwan’s government evacuated more than 14,000 people from mainly mountainous areas as the island shut down for the medium strength Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to bring a deluge of rain and strong wind in exposed areas.
Typhoon Precautions
While Bavi, which is gradually weakening, will not make landfall on Taiwan, the government is taking all precautions to prevent loss of life, given forecasts for almost one metre (3.3 feet) of rain in some areas.
Most of those evacuated were in areas in the north and east, with 917 international flights cancelled as well as all 274 domestic flights. Almost all cities and counties across Taiwan declared a typhoon holiday for Saturday, closing any offices and schools that may have been open on the weekend.
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