Typhoon No. 8 'Bavi' Formed...KMA "Direct Impact on Korea Next Wednesday"

Typhoon Likely to Develop Strongly Due to 30°C Sea Surface Temperature
Expected to Make Landfall on South Coast and Move Inland on the Afternoon and Night of the 26th

Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration website

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The 8th typhoon of the season, 'Bavi,' formed at 9 a.m. on the 22nd approximately 200 km south-southeast of Taipei, Taiwan. This typhoon is expected to directly affect South Korea starting around next Wednesday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 9 a.m., Typhoon Bavi is moving north-northwest at a speed of 27 km/h. Its maximum wind speed is 65 km/h, with a gust speed of 18 m/s.

The typhoon is forecasted to impact South Korea by mid-next week. Currently, the highest probability is that it will make landfall on the southern coast during the afternoon or night of the 26th and then move inland. The KMA reports that by 8 a.m. on the 27th, the typhoon will be located about 80 km northwest-northwest of Daegu on land.

This typhoon is likely to rapidly intensify as it passes over sea surface temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, approaching South Korea as a strong typhoon.

The KMA emphasized, "Nationwide preparations are necessary for strong winds and heavy rain, and since it is expected to have a significant impact on coastal areas, prior precautions are essential."

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