Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands

Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday as it headed towards Taiwan, prompting authorities to warn of the risks of floods and landslides.

Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands

Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday as it headed towards Taiwan, prompting authorities to warn of the risks of floods and landslides.