Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
Summary
Typhoon Champi hit Taiwan, causing one death and injuring at least 350 people. The storm caused power outages, forced evacuations, and damaged buildings, then moved toward China and Japan, disrupting flights and threatening more severe weather.Key Facts
- One person died and at least 350 were injured in Taiwan due to Typhoon Champi.
- Over 4,300 people were evacuated from their homes in Taiwan.
- The storm knocked down trees, closed shops and schools, and cut power to thousands of homes.
- Typhoon Champi was once a super typhoon with winds near 300 km/h (186 mph) but has weakened since.
- It is expected to bring up to 900 mm (35 inches) of rain, mainly hitting northeastern Taiwan hard.
- The storm is moving toward Okinawa, Japan, where 8,400 homes lost power, and then toward China’s eastern coast and mainland Japan.
- The current Pacific typhoon season is stronger than usual because of a powerful El Nino weather cycle.
- The World Meteorological Organization warned this El Nino could be the strongest in over 40 years, with effects lasting into 2027.
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