Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring hundreds
Typhoon Champi has caused significant damage in Taiwan, resulting in one death, hundreds of injuries, and widespread power outages. Authorities are continuing emergency operations as the storm moves toward China and Japan.
Why it matters
The event underscores the severe impact of extreme weather events on infrastructure and public safety in the Asia-Pacific region.
Authorities warn of ‘destructive winds’ and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island’s northeast.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Waves crash against concrete wave breakers along the coast as Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan [I-Hwa Cheng/AFP] By AFP and Reuters Published On 23 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026 Typhoon Champi has struck Taiwan, killing one person and injuring more than 500 others, as authorities warned of “destructive winds” and instructed people to stay indoors.
The storm swept past the island’s northeast on Friday, toppling trees, triggering brief flooding, disrupting power lines and forcing more than 5,000 people to evacuate from their homes.
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