{
  "id": 16268426,
  "title": "1 dead, 500 injured as Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/1-dead-500-injured-as-typhoon-champi-sweeps-past-taiwan-16268426",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/24/1-dead-500-injured-as-typhoon-champi-sweeps-past-taiwan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiwan experienced the aftermath of Typhoon Champi on Saturday, with one fatality and over 500 injuries reported. The storm, which was once a super typhoon and one of the strongest in the Pacific, has weakened as it turned north towards the Chinese coast. At its peak, Champi possessed gusts of approximately 126 kph near its center, though it was still a significant force, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA). The typhoon passed about 150km east of Taiwan, having brushed the island's northeast coast early on Saturday.\n\nThe storm's path indicates it is now moving north towards the Chinese coast, eventually heading into southern Japan. As of the latest reports, the death toll remains at one, a man who was swept away by waves from Liuqiu Island, with 527 injuries sustained due to the heavy wind and torrential rain. Taipower reported that over 167,000 homes lost electricity, although most had their power restored. The transport ministry noted that 242 flights were cancelled, a significant decrease from the nearly 1,000 cancellations on Friday.\n\nIn Taipei, the capital, downed trees and sporadic squally rain showers were observed. In response to the storm, northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, declared a second day of school and office closures on Saturday. Despite Champi's intensity, Taiwan is generally well-prepared for typhoons, which helps to minimize casualties. While such storms are more common in the summer months, they can also occur in autumn.",
  "summary": "Taipower says that at one point more than 167,000 homes had lost electricity, though most have been reconnected.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Typhoon Champi kills one in Taiwan as nearly 1,300 evacuated and 931 flights cancelled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/typhoon-champi-kills-one-in-taiwan-as-nearly-1-300-evacuated-and-931",
        "published": "2026-10-23T02:31:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Taiwan shuts down schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/taiwan-shuts-down-schools-and-businesses-as-typhoon-champi-approaches",
        "published": "2026-10-23T03:00:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/typhoon-champi-hits-taiwan-killing-one-and-injuring-350",
        "published": "2026-10-23T23:10:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Watch: Giant waves crash into Taiwan as Typhoon Champi leaves over 500 injured; 1 dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/watch-giant-waves-crash-into-taiwan-as-typhoon-champi-leaves-over-500",
        "published": "2026-10-24T01:57:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/typhoon-champi-kills-one-and-injures-more-than-500-in-taiwan-as-it",
        "published": "2026-10-24T02:22:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Two Malaysians Injured Following Typhoon Champi In Taiwan - Wisma Putra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/world-two-malaysians-injured-following-typhoon-champi-in-taiwan-wisma",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:00:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving one dead and 500 injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/typhoon-champi-sweeps-past-taiwan-leaving-one-dead-and-500-injured",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:11:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving 1 dead, 500 injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/typhoon-champi-sweeps-past-taiwan-leaving-1-dead-500-injured",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:31:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Typhoon Champi kills 1 and injures 350 in Taiwan overnight as storm weakens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/typhoon-champi-kills-1-and-injures-350-in-taiwan-overnight-as-storm",
        "published": "2026-10-24T03:33:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "One dead, 500 hurt as Champi batters Taiwan, then turns towards Shanghai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/one-dead-500-hurt-as-champi-batters-taiwan-then-turns-towards-shanghai",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:28:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}