Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi
Taiwan shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island.
Taiwan has shut down schools and grounded air travel in anticipation of Typhoon Champi making landfall. One fatality has been reported, with over 2,600 evacuees and more than 77,000 homes losing power. The storm is predicted to pass just off northeastern Taiwan, then head north towards China before entering southern Japan. Winds from the typhoon are reaching speeds of around 191 km/h near its center.
According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, Champi is currently about 220 kilometers east of the island. The transport ministry cancelled all 262 domestic and 717 international flights for Friday. Coastal towns were alerted of gusts exceeding 150 km/h, urging residents to seek immediate shelter. The military is prepared to assist with evacuations if necessary.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported operations continued normally with no significant impact. Despite squally showers in Taipei, public transport was operational albeit with reduced service. Taiwan is highly prepared for typhoons, which has kept casualties to a minimum.
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