Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi

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Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi. (2026, October 23). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-23/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-champi/107303576

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Taiwan suspended school operations and cancelled nearly 1,000 flights in preparation for Typhoon Champi. One fatality has been reported, and over 2,600 people have been evacuated as a precaution. The typhoon is expected to pass near northeastern Taiwan before moving north towards China's coast and eventually into southern Japan.

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Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring over 500. The storm downed trees, disrupted flights, and left around 280,000 homes without power in northern and central regions. Taiwan shut schools and offices as the typhoon approached with winds of up to 191 km/h (119 mph). Although Champi did not make direct landfall, its impact was widespread, forcing thousands to evacuate. The storm weakened and moved north towards the Chinese coast before heading into southern Japan.

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Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi as nearly 1,000 flights cancelled In short: Taiwan shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island today. asserted

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One person has been killed and more than 2,600 people have been evacuated. asserted

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The storm's forecast track shows it will pass just off north-eastern Taiwan, turn north toward the Chinese coast and eventually move into southern Japan. asserted

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Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi

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