Taiwan's Central Weather Administration expects Bavi to strike the main island in the early hours with violent wind and rain, United Daily News and Liberty Times reported. Tracking steadily northwest, its outer bands are already drenching the island.

Four counties above 700mm

The latest forecasts put four counties and cities above 700mm — far beyond the 'extremely torrential rain' threshold — with mountain areas possibly reaching 900mm. Authorities preemptively evacuated about 9,000 people from landslide- and flood-prone zones.

Twenty cities and counties plus two areas declared a typhoon day on the 11th. Taipei malls including Breeze, Q Square and Gloria Outlets suspended business, while Kaohsiung's metro and light rail adjusted headways.

Closures and close calls

The Tamkang Bridge in Tamsui was fully closed overnight, with traffic diverted to Guandu Bridge. In Sanchong, a bank sign torn off by gusts narrowly missed a bus and a scooter rider.

Major hospitals in greater Taipei keep emergency rooms open through the typhoon day, with outpatient services reduced; weekend visitors should check each hospital's notices.

The storm's reach crosses the strait: fishing fleets in Zhoushan, Zhejiang returned to port for shelter, Huanqiu reported.

A third perspective

The Sinophone Bridge Times reads disaster news as connection, not numbers. Many Chinese families in Korea have relatives and business ties in Taiwan. Around landfall, check in early — flights and networks may falter — and resist forwarding unverified disaster clips.