Taiwan Shut Down and 1,000 Flights Canceled as Strongest Storm in the World Typhoon Champi Nears Land
- On Friday, Typhoon Champi caused one death and 94 injuries as it approached Taiwan, prompting authorities to cancel work and classes across the island, the Central Emergency Operation Center said.
- Maximum sustained winds reached 155kph with gusts up to 191kph as the Central Weather Administration tracked the storm 230 kilometers southeast of Yilan at noon Friday, moving north-northeast at 11 to 15 kph.
- Authorities evacuated 1,286 residents by 8 a.m. Friday, including 576 in Hualien, 351 in Yilan, and 278 in New Taipei. Of the injured, 30 were involved in traffic accidents, 16 suffered falls, and 10 were hit by falling objects.
- By Friday morning, 1,577 people had evacuated restricted mountain areas, with six remaining safely housed in mountain lodgings. Officials issued yellow alerts for 44 potential debris-flow streams in Yilan County.
- Weather forecasters expect heavy rain and strong winds to continue over most of Taiwan through Saturday morning, with residents in northern and northeastern regions warned to remain alert for potential flash flooding.
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Between wind gusts of up to 191 kilometers per hour, fatal victim was dragged by waves on a beach in the Pingtung district. Motorcycle falls or road accidents injured 171 people.
Typhoon Champi, which occurred in the Pacific Ocean and is recorded as the most violent natural event of 2026, threatens the coast of East Asia. Life across Taiwan came to a standstill due to the hurricane, whose speed reached 296 kilometers per hour, taking the title of the strongest tropical cyclone of the year.
Typhoon Champi disrupts flights, ferry services across Taiwan
Taipei, Oct. 23 (CNA) Flights to and from Taiwan have been canceled or postponed Saturday as Typhoon Champi approaches, while domestic flights and ferry services have also been suspended, airlines and ferry authorities said.
Most shops and schools are closed Friday in Taiwan as typhoon Champi approaches the island.
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