Typhoon 'Bavi' Arrives! Hualien's 22.8m 'Red Lighthouse' Submerged by Giant Waves, Shocking Footage Leaves Meteorologist Stunned

As Typhoon 'Bavi' approaches, the Central Weather Administration has issued land and sea warnings, along with a 'Giant Wave Warning.' There is a probability of dangerous giant waves occurring from last night (22nd) into this morning. The public is urged to immediately stay away from coastal areas, avoid going to the beach to watch the waves, and quickly evacuate high-risk zones such as seawalls, river mouths, harbors, and coastal roads. Hualien Port's well-known landmark, the red lighthouse on the east breakwater, stands 22.8 meters tall and was nearly submerged by giant waves. Locals watching the waves at Beibin Park in Hualien City remarked that they haven't seen such large waves and winds in many years.