China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

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China and Taiwan are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, expected to be the most powerful storm to hit in years and the largest by size to impact Taiwan since 1987. The typhoon represents a significant weather event with rarity in recent decades.

Storms of this size have been 'fairly rare in recent years,' says Jason Chang, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration forecaster, adding that Bavi is set to be the largest storm by size to hit the island since 1987