Typhoon Champi Hits Taiwan

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How it changed

1. 23 Oct

   At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi was still packing gusts of around 191 kph (119 mph) near its centre, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA).

   5 outlets · The Hindu
2. 24 Oct

   Taiwan's fire department said the death toll remained at one, after a man was swept away by waves on Liuqiu Island.

   2 outlets · Times of India

Coverage 9 articles

• 24 Oct Typhoon Champi kills 1 and injures 350 in Taiwan overnight as storm weakensTyphoon Champi caused one death and injured 350 people in Taiwan overnight from Friday to Saturday morning despite not making a direct landfall on the island. The storm's strong winds and rains downed trees, knocked out power for 280,000 households (though 80% had power restored by Saturday), and damaged some smaller structures and a college dorm ceiling in Taipei. Taiwan’s weather authorities stated that the…The Hindu
• 24 Oct Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to ChinaTyphoon Champi struck Taiwan on Saturday, causing one death and over 500 injuries as it weakened en route to China. With winds up to 126 km/h (78 mph), Champi uprooted trees and cut power to more than 167,000 homes in Taiwan before most were reconnected. Taipower reported that while severe, the storm's impacts highlight Taiwan’s effective typhoon preparedness, which typically keeps casualty numbers low despite…The Guardian
• 24 Oct Watch: Giant waves crash into Taiwan as Typhoon Champi leaves over 500 injured; 1 deadTyphoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, resulting in one death and over 500 injuries due to powerful winds and heavy rain. The storm caused widespread power outages affecting more than 167,000 homes at its peak, although most of the affected areas had power restored later. Additionally, 242 flights were canceled on Saturday as the typhoon battered the island with giant waves visible along Taiwan's coast.Times of India
• 23 Oct Typhoon Champi unleashes huge waves along Taiwan’s coastTyphoon Champi brought massive waves to Taiwan’s northeastern coast with winds up to 191 km/h. The storm caused one fatality and injured 163 people, leading to thousands of evacuations as much of the island suspended normal operations.Al Jazeera
• 23 Oct Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts TaiwanTyphoon Champi caused hundreds of flight cancellations across East Asia on Friday as it approached Taiwan’s northeast coast. Schools and offices were closed throughout Taiwan to prepare for potential heavy rain and strong winds forecasted until Saturday; one person died from a wave-related incident, 171 people were injured, and 1,000 had to evacuate. The storm, which was the strongest of the year earlier in its…BBC
• 23 Oct Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon ChampiTaiwan 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.ABC News (AU)
• 23 Oct Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes byTaiwan closed schools and offices, and cancelled hundreds of flights in response to Typhoon Champi, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region on Friday. The typhoon had earlier reached maximum sustained winds of 298 kph (185 mph) but weakened to 155 kph (96 mph) as it approached Taiwan from the southwest. While its center is expected to remain offshore, it will pass near Taiwan's northeastern coast…Toronto Star
• 23 Oct Super Typhoon Champi disrupts more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and TaiwanSuper Typhoon Champi has caused more than 70 flight cancellations between Hong Kong and Taiwan as of Friday noon, impacting multiple airlines including Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and others. The storm is expected to bring severe weather conditions such as heavy rain and strong winds to Taiwan throughout the day, potentially causing further disruptions.South China Morning Post
• 23 Oct Taiwan shuts down ahead of weakening Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled
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