Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than 500 before heading north toward China. The storm caused significant damage with gusts of up to 191km/h (78-126 mph) near its center.
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Typhoon Champi struck Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring over 500 before heading toward China. The storm caused widespread power outages, flight cancellations, and evacuations.
- Typhoon Champi kills one in Taiwan, injures more than 500
- Storm causes significant damage with gusts of up to 191km/h
- Over 77,000 homes lose power; most have been reconnected
- Nearly 1,000 flights cancelled as Taiwan shuts down for the storm
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| Casualties | Broad Agreement | 1 killed, over 500 injured | |
| Power Outages | Broad Agreement | Over 77,000 homes lost power |
Casualties
Broad Agreement1 killed, over 500 injured
Power Outages
Broad AgreementOver 77,000 homes lost power
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The typhoon initially classified as a super typhoon and among the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, had weakened but still packed powerful winds when it passed about 150-220 km east of Taiwan. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA), Champi glanced off the island's northeast coast early Saturday.
The storm caused widespread disruption, with over 77,000 homes losing power and more than 167,000 experiencing outages at its peak. Most of these have now been reconnected according to Taipower. Large parts of northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei declared a second day of office and school closures on Saturday.
The storm's impact was felt across the region with nearly 1,000 flights cancelled. The typhoon is forecasted to move into southern Japan after passing over China’s coast. Authorities warned residents in coastal towns to seek immediate shelter as gusts exceeding 150km/h were expected.
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