North Korea urges 'maximum vigilance' as Typhoon Bavi approaches

Waves crash on the shore ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province on July 12, 2026. - AP

SEOUL: North Korea warned of heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday (July 14) as Typhoon Bavi drew near, with leader Kim Jong-un urging "maximum vigilance" to prevent damage.

Natural disasters tend to have an outsized impact on isolated North Korea due to its weak infrastructure and economy.