Typhoon Bavi Cancels Over 130 Flights at Hong Kong Airport as U.S. Flood Warnings Expand
Typhoon Bavi has triggered the cancellation of more than 130 flights connecting Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan, while U.S. authorities issued multiple flash flood and flood warnings across Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky as heavy rainfall from thunderstorms caused ongoing flooding.
Typhoon Bavi Disrupts Air and Rail Travel in East Asia
Typhoon Bavi has led to widespread disruptions in transportation networks across East Asia as the storm approaches China’s east coast. More than 130 flights between Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China and Japan have been cancelled as a direct result of the typhoon’s approach. [2] The Hong Kong International Airport recorded 64 inbound flights and 71 outbound flights cancelled on Saturday due to these conditions. [2] In addition, 10 high-speed rail services connecting Hong Kong with mainland China were suspended, including trips to Shanghai, Fuzhou and Guangzhou. [2] Eight other high-speed rail trips scheduled for Sunday were also cancelled amid the ongoing weather threat. [2] These measures reflect coordinated responses by airport authorities and rail operators to ensure safety as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward the region.
Hong Kong Airport Cancels Dozens of Flights to Taipei and Mainland Cities
Hong Kong International Airport’s cancellations affected a range of specific routes tied to the typhoon. More than half of the cancelled flights were scheduled between Hong Kong and Taipei. [2] Services between Hong Kong and Kaohsiung, Shanghai and Hangzhou were also cancelled, along with a handful of flights to Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya. [2] Local carriers affected included Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm HK Express, as well as Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines. [2] Taiwanese and mainland carriers such as EVA Air, China Airlines, Juneyao Air, Loong Air and China Eastern Airlines also announced cancellations linked to the storm. [2] These route-specific disruptions highlight the typhoon’s broad reach across multiple destinations and airline networks operating out of Hong Kong.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Illinois Counties
The National Weather Service in Paducah issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Jackson County and Union County in southern Illinois. [1] The warning remains in effect until 8:15 a.m. CDT. [1] At 4:19 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [1] Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches possible in the warned area. [1] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly as a result of these conditions. [1] The hazard centers on flash flooding that threatens low-lying areas in these southern Illinois counties.
Flooding Persists in Southeastern Missouri
Flood warnings continue in parts of southeastern and east-central Missouri due to excessive rainfall. In northeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri, a Flood Warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. CDT. [3] Local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area, with impacts including flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. [3] Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding, and low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. [3] Similarly, a Flood Warning for southeastern Crawford County in east-central Missouri stays active until 6:45 a.m. CDT. [4] Local law enforcement also reported flooding there, leading to the same pattern of closed roads and inundated low-water crossings from excessive rainfall. [4] These warnings underscore the continued threat of flooding across multiple Missouri counties.
Central Kentucky Under Flash Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Louisville issued a Flash Flood Warning for Anderson County, northwestern Mercer County, southeastern Shelby County and northeastern Washington County in central Kentucky. [5] The warning is active until 8 a.m. EDT. [5] At 5:02 a.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [5] Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch possible. [5] These counties near Louisville face ongoing flash flood risks from the thunderstorms.
Broader Severe Weather Impacts Across Regions
The simultaneous weather events illustrate a global severe weather pattern affecting transportation in Asia and causing flooding in the central United States. Typhoon Bavi’s approach prompted the cancellation of more than 130 flights and 10 high-speed rail services in Hong Kong, while U.S. National Weather Service alerts addressed flash flooding and flooding in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] In Illinois, the Flash Flood Warning covers southeastern Jackson County and Union County with 1 to 3 inches of rain already recorded. [1] Missouri warnings for Iron and Crawford counties note numerous roads closed from excessive rainfall. [3] [4] Kentucky’s Flash Flood Warning spans four counties with 1 to 2 inches fallen and more expected. [5] These overlapping disruptions show how heavy rainfall and typhoon activity can strain infrastructure across distant regions at the same time.
What to watch next: Authorities may extend or lift the remaining flood warnings in Missouri and Illinois as rainfall totals are monitored, while additional high-speed rail cancellations scheduled for Sunday in Hong Kong could further affect travel between the city and mainland China destinations.
