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East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Source: BBC
Landslides triggered by one of the strongest storms in decades have killed at least 15 people in southern Philippines, as parts of East Asia brace themselves for the looming storm.
Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is sweeping across the Pacific towards Taiwan.
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Taiwanese authorities have warned that Bavi could bring up to 1m (39 inches) of rainfall. Some 29,000 soldiers have been put on standby to help with relief efforts, according to the island's defence ministry.
Bavi is set to be the largest storm, by size, to hit the island since 1987, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration told Reuters.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c04y6wr03gxo