Typhoon Khanun Causes Disruption in Northern Taiwan
Northern Taiwan experienced widespread disruption on Thursday as Typhoon Khanun approached the island’s northeast. The slow-moving typhoon, categorized as the second-strongest level by Taiwan’s weather bureau, brought heavy rains and high winds, prompting the closure of businesses and schools in the region.
With maximum winds of 198 kph (123 mph), Typhoon Khanun slowly headed towards Taiwan’s northeastern coast. As of 1:15 p.m. Taipei time, the eye of the typhoon was located 340 km off Taipei in the East China Sea, moving westward at around 3 kph.
The storm was expected to pass by Taiwan’s northern coast late on Thursday before making a sharp turn to the northeast on Friday. Forecasters predicted total rainfall of up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) in mountainous central Taiwan and 0.3 meters of rain on the mountains near Taipei.
In response to the approaching typhoon, cities in northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, shut down businesses and schools. Taiwan’s stock and foreign exchange markets were also closed. Additionally, more than 110 international and domestic flights were cancelled, and all domestic ferry lines were suspended.
In Taipei, the heavy rain and strong winds caused damage, with dozens of street signs and trees being brought down. Subway services were reduced, and food delivery services were suspended. To prepare for potential disasters, hundreds of soldiers were put on standby in nearby cities.
The typhoon also caused power outages, affecting over 16,000 households across Taiwan. However, the majority of these households had their power restored.
Typhoon Khanun had already caused significant damage in Japan’s popular tourist destination, Okinawa. Two people were reported dead, and at least 62 people were injured. More than 200,000 households experienced power outages over the past two days.
This comes just a week after Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rains and strong winds to the south of Taiwan. The consecutive typhoons have put the island on high alert and highlighted the need for preparedness and response measures.
As Typhoon Khanun continues its path towards Taiwan’s northeast, authorities and residents remain vigilant, taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the population.
What measures did authorities in northern Taiwan take to prepare for Typhoon Khanun?
Typhoon Khanun Slams Northern Taiwan, Causing Widespread Disruption
Northern Taiwan was hit hard by Typhoon Khanun on Thursday, causing chaos and disruption in the region. With Taiwan’s weather bureau categorizing the slow-moving typhoon as the second-strongest level, heavy rains and strong winds forced businesses and schools to close in anticipation of the storm.
Roaring with maximum winds of 198 kph (123 mph), Typhoon Khanun made its way slowly towards Taiwan’s northeastern coast. By 1:15 p.m. Taipei time, the typhoon was located 340 km off Taipei in the East China Sea, moving westward at a speed of approximately 3 kph.
It was expected that the typhoon would pass by Taiwan’s northern coast late on Thursday, before making a sharp turn to the northeast on Friday. Forecasters predicted a staggering total rainfall of up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) in mountainous central Taiwan, with an estimated 0.3 meters of rain near Taipei’s mountains.
In preparation for the impending typhoon, cities in northern Taiwan, including the capital Taipei, took precautionary measures by closing businesses and schools. Taiwan’s stock and foreign exchange markets also came to a halt. Furthermore, more than 110 international and domestic flights had to be cancelled, and all domestic ferry lines were temporarily suspended.
Taipei suffered damage from the torrential rain and powerful winds, resulting in numerous fallen street signs and trees. Subway services experienced disruptions, and food delivery services were temporarily put on hold. To ensure preparedness for potential disasters, hundreds of soldiers were put on standby in nearby cities.
The typhoon also caused power outages across Taiwan, affecting over 16,000 households. However, the majority of these households had their power restored promptly.
Prior to causing havoc in Taiwan, Typhoon Khanun had already left a trail of significant damage in Okinawa, Japan’s popular tourist destination. Two fatalities were reported, and at least 62 individuals were injured. Over 200,000 homes endured power outages over the past couple of days.
This latest typhoon onslaught occurs just a week after Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rains and strong winds to southern Taiwan. The consecutive typhoons have placed the island on high alert, reinforcing the need for preparedness and response measures.
As Typhoon Khanun continues its trajectory towards Taiwan’s northeast, both authorities and residents remain vigilant, undertaking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the population.
