A major typhoon has forced the cancellation of multiple flights between Singapore and North Asia. Singapore Airlines cancelled four flights to Taipei and ten flights to Shanghai's Pudong airport over the weekend. Other carriers, including EVA Air, China Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, have also cancelled flights from Changi Airport.
Typhoon Bavi is described as one of the largest storms to hit Taiwan in more than 30 years. It has already caused significant damage, including triggering fatal landslides in the Philippines.
In Taiwan, nearly 9,000 people have been evacuated. Hundreds of flights on the island have been cancelled, with schools and businesses shut. The storm is forecast to bring winds of up to 155 kilometers per hour.
Bavi has also disrupted travel in Japan's southwestern islands. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in eastern China over the weekend.