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Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, killing one as thousands evacuate ahead of heavy rain
Updated On: 23 October, 2026 12:23 PM IST | Taipei | AFP
Typhoon Champi neared Taiwan, prompting mass evacuations, school and business closures, and flight cancellations. At least one person died and dozens were injured, while forecasters warned of torrential rain and strong winds. The storm comes amid an active Pacific season linked to El Niño
Waves crash against concrete wave breakers along the coast as Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan, in Keelung on Friday. PIC/AFP
Most shops and schools were shut across Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi neared the island, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes ahead of the powerful storm.
The typhoon is expected to sweep past Taiwan's northeast as it moves towards China and Japan, triggering the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the region.
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