Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
Summary
Typhoon Champi caused hundreds of flight cancellations and closed schools and offices in Taiwan as it approached the island’s northeast coast. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, injuries, and one death, while it also affected parts of Japan and the Philippines.Key Facts
- Hundreds of flights in East Asia were cancelled due to Typhoon Champi.
- Schools and offices across Taiwan were closed on Friday to prepare for the storm.
- The typhoon brought 90 cm (35 inches) of rain and wind gusts up to 191 km/h (119 mph).
- One person died after being swept away by waves; 171 people were injured and around 1,000 were evacuated in Taiwan.
- Taiwan’s stock exchange was closed because of the severe weather.
- Power outages affected over 8,400 homes in Japan’s Okinawa region.
- Champi passed northeast of Taiwan and is expected to move near China’s coast and then northeast toward Japan.
- This is part of an active typhoon season influenced by a strong El Niño event warming the Pacific Ocean.
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