Typhoon CHAMPI Hits Taiwan, Causing 1 Death and 94 Injuries; Thousands of Flights Canceled

TyphoonSays reports that the severe tropical storm “CHAMPI” is approaching Taiwan, having caused 1 death and 94 injuries as of the morning of the 23rd, with more than 1,000 people evacuated. The victim was a man from Pingtung who was swept away while watching the waves. Meteorological authorities expect the wind circle to cover Taiwan’s main island on the afternoon of the 23rd, with heavy rain in northern and northeastern Taiwan and a risk of torrential, disaster-triggering rainfall in Yilan. Strong winds and dangerous waves are also expected along the coast.