Several Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights to and from SG cancelled as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan

Travellers are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. Those who booked through travel agents should contact their booking provider for assistance with rebooking or refunds.

One of Taiwan’s biggest storms in decades

Authorities have described Bavi as one of the largest typhoons to affect Taiwan in more than 30 years.

Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration expects sustained winds of up to 155kmh, with gusts reaching 190kmh. The storm’s radius of about 380km makes it unusually large compared with recent typhoons.

Nearly 9,000 residents have been evacuated, with more than half coming from Hualien County in eastern Taiwan. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, while schools and businesses across northern and eastern Taiwan have shut. More than 28,000 troops have been placed on standby to support emergency operations.

Heavy rain leaves destruction across Asia

The storm has already caused deadly damage before reaching Taiwan. In the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, landslides triggered by heavy rain killed at least 15 people, while six others were still missing, according to authorities.

Japan’s southwestern islands have also seen dozens of flight cancellations and temporary business closures. After passing Taiwan, Bavi is forecast to make landfall in eastern China, where recent storms have already caused deadly flooding.

Air travel across Asia is highly connected, so severe weather in one country can ripple across multiple international routes within hours. Checking flight updates before leaving home has become one of the simplest ways to avoid unnecessary delays and unexpected airport waits.