Typhoon headed to Taiwan injures dozens, with thousands evacuated

Typhoon Krathon Slams into Taiwan, Two Dead; Now Downgraded to Tropical Depression

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) — Southern Taiwan worked on Friday to clear up damage from flooding and high winds after Typhoon Krathon slammed into a major metropolis, while most of the rest of the island resumed work and financial markets re-opened.

Typhoon Krathon continues to batter parts of Taiwan

Typhoon Krathon brings with it heavy rainfall and gusts of wind, killing two and injuring over hundreds in its wake. It is being dubbed as a 'weird' typhoon due to its hovering off the coast before reaching the land and its rare storm route. Authorities have declared high alert and asked residents to take shelter. Schools and businesses are closed for the second consecutive day and all domestic and international flights stand cancelled.

At least 2 dead, many more injured as Typhoon Krathon's torrential rains pound Taiwan

Typhoon Krathon made landfall Thursday in Taiwan’s major port city of Kaohsiung, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to the island’s south. Trees were brought down by high winds and roads were flooded, prompting the closure of schools and businesses.

Krathon becomes 1st recorded typhoon to land in Kaohsiung in October - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Typhoon Krathon is now the first storm on record to make landfall in Kaohsiung in the month of October, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Thursday, after it reported that the eye of the storm had come ashore in the southern city at 12:40 p.m.

Two killed as ‘weird’ Typhoon Krathon crashes into southwestern Taiwan

As storm batters island, soldiers in south mobilised to help battle electrical fire in hospital that killed nine.