Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations and disrupting US-Japan drills
Authorities warned of torrential rain and strong winds as the storm neared, with more than 100 flights canceled and work shut down across most of the island.
- Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a land warning on Thursday as Typhoon Champi neared, prompting the transport ministry to cancel 125 flights ahead of the storm's expected arrival Friday and Saturday.
- Previously a Category 5 super typhoon, Champi weakened slightly but remained the strongest storm of 2026 by wind speed. The storm's radius expanded to 320 km, large enough to cover most of Taiwan.
- One person died and 94 were injured as Champi struck, prompting authorities to evacuate nearly 1,300 residents from mountainous areas. Coastal communities received mobile phone alerts warning of waves exceeding 6 metres.
- The major Keen Sword military exercise involving about 56,000 Japanese and US personnel faced day-to-day adjustments for safety. China's Ministry of Water Resources initiated a level four emergency response for Shanghai and nearby coastal provinces.
- Forecasters expect Champi to veer toward Japan after passing Taiwan by Saturday evening, while El Nino conditions continue fueling an active Pacific storm season. The typhoon is projected to weaken as it recurves northeastward.
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Typhoon Champi paralyzed life in Taiwan, claimed one human life and caused the cancellation of nearly a thousand flights due to the devastating storm.
In Taiwan, work and courses have been suspended. The island is preparing for the arrival of typhoon Champi, which should be accompanied by "highly heavy winds and rains". The waves he has raised have already caused one death and dozens of wounded. - Typhon Champi in Taiwan: more than a thousand people evacuated, schools and closed shops (International).
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lrytas.ltTyphoon Champi has killed at least one person and injured dozens in Taiwan. Authorities say at least 94 people have been injured in various parts of the island due to the storm, including at least 30 in traffic accidents.
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