Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations and disrupting US-Japan drills
Taiwan canceled more than 100 flights as forecasters warned of heavy rain, strong winds and waves above 6 meters.
- On Thursday, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for Typhoon Champi, with authorities canceling nearly 125 flights as the storm approached the island's northeastern coast.
- Packing gusts of more than 227kmh, the typhoon sits about 250km southeast of Yilan with a 320km radius, meaning its impact could last nearly two days according to the CWA.
- President Lai Ching-te urged citizens to prepare immediately, warning against visiting coastal or mountainous areas. Authorities issued alerts for waves exceeding 6m and nearly 1m of rainfall in northern regions.
- In Japan, major carriers Japan Airlines, ANA, and Skymark canceled over 100 flights, disrupting travel for over 11,000 passengers, while authorities in eastern China began planning emergency evacuations.
- Forecaster Chang cheng-Chuan said the storm should move away from Taiwan by Saturday afternoon. It is expected to brush past Yonaguni in Okinawa Prefecture, remaining "extremely powerful" while gradually weakening.
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Central Weather Administration says Typhoon Champi may make landfall
Taiwan announced the closure of schools and offices throughout the island on Friday, as well as the suspension of the stock exchange in connection with Typhoon "Champi." According to Taiwan's Central Meteorological Office, Typhoon will be closest to the island throughout the day of 23 October, reporting to RIA News. "All regions should be prepared to take precautions against heavy wind and heavy rains," says the management report. The strongest …
It is a dangerous super typhoon Champi, which at its peak reached the strength of a category five hurricane. Flight connections are being canceled, tourist attractions are closed and residents are being warned of the risk of flooding and landslides.
Powerful Typhoon Champi, which has been brewing in the Pacific Ocean, is approaching Taiwan. While the storm has weakened, it still poses a threat of winds of up to 227 km per hour, waves up to 20 feet high, and heavy rain.
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