About fifteen people (15) were killed by landslides in the Philippines.
Authorities activated emergency response measures, including evacuation centres.
China’s National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued an orange typhoon alert for Typhoon Bavi.
Severe winds of up to 144 km, are expected along the coasts of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, around Saturday evening.
Authorities also said travellers should expect significant disruptions to services and transportation in southern eastern China during this time.
Members of the public are urged not travel to the storm areas, to avoid coastal areas and to seek secure shelter.
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