North Korea urges 'maximum vigilance' as Typhoon Bavi approaches
- SEOUL: North Korea warned of heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday (Jul 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.
- The typhoon is expected to weaken into a low-pressure system before crossing the country's central region via the Yellow Sea between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Pyongyang's state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper.
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- SEOUL: North Korea warned of heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday (Jul 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.
- The typhoon is expected to weaken into a low-pressure system before crossing the country's central region via the Yellow Sea between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Pyongyang's state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper.
Sources: CNA