Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
Typhoon Champi made landfall in Taiwan on Saturday, causing one fatality and over 500 injuries as it battered the island with strong winds and devastating waves. The storm, which had been a super typhoon earlier, weakened and moved north towards the Chinese coast, according to Reuters. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported winds of around 126 kmph near the storm's center.
The typhoon was about 150 km east of Taiwan when it passed the island's northeastern coast early Saturday. One man was swept away by waves on Liuqiu Island, while 527 others were injured. More than 167,000 homes experienced power outages at some point, although power was restored to most. Air travel was disrupted with 242 flight cancellations, compared to nearly 1,000 on Friday.
Taipei, the capital, saw trees knocked down by the winds. Authorities extended school and office closures for a second day. The storm was expected to shift north towards the Chinese coast before eventually moving towards southern Japan.
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