Typhoon Bavi weakens, shrinks; Taiwan main island out of storm circle

Typhoon Bavi has weakened and shrunk in size, with Taiwan's main island now outside its storm radius, according to the Central Weather Bureau.

The typhoon's center was located about 250 kilometers northeast of Matsu at 11 p.m. on the 11th, moving northwest at speeds of 30 to 14 kilometers per hour. While the storm poses a continued threat to Matsu and the waters north of Taiwan, its intensity is expected to decrease further, with a landfall in China anticipated around midnight.

The storm's outer bands are still expected to bring short-duration heavy rainfall to Taiwan. The bureau reported localized torrential or extremely heavy rain in mountainous areas north of Chiayi, as well as in Nantou, Pingtung, and Yilan. Tomorrow, mountainous areas in Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung may experience heavy rain or typhoons, with localized heavy rain possible in areas south of Miaoli, the mountainous regions of Taoyuan and Hsinchu, and Matsu.

Authorities are urging caution in mountainous areas due to the risk of landslides, falling rocks, debris flows, and flash floods. Low-lying areas are also at risk of flooding, and the public is advised to avoid mountainous regions and riverbanks.