Typhoon bringing heavy rain slowly heads toward Taiwan, where 4,000 have evacuated
A typhoon bringing strong winds and torrential rainfall is slowly advancing toward Taiwan, where thousands have been evacuated from vulnerable low-lying or mountainous terrain
Typhoon Krathon: Taiwan braces for torrential rain
Schools, offices and financial markets closed as a weakened Typhoon Krathon approached the west coast of Taiwan. It is expected to hit the port city of Kaohsiung before moving towards capital, Taipei.
Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Krathon's arrival, torrential rain forecast
By Yimou Lee, Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) -Taiwan shut down on Wednesday with hundreds of flights cancelled and offices, schools and financial markets closed ahead of the arrival of a weakening Typhoon Krathon,
Taiwan Prepares for Typhoon Krathon Amid Safety Concerns
Taiwan halted flights, closed schools, and evacuated residents as Typhoon Krathon approached, although the storm has weakened. Authorities emphasize caution, recalling past devastating typhoons. Major companies like TSMC do not expect significant operational impacts.
Powerful Typhoon Krathon to hit Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung, holiday declared in preparation
The powerful Typhoon Krathon is approaching the populous southwest coast of Taiwan, prompting the port city of Kaohsiung to declare a holiday to prepare for the storm surge and weather event of the year to hit on Wednesday morning, Oct. 2.
Taiwan mobilizes nearly 40,000 troops to brace for Typhoon Krathon hitting Kaohsiung, warning of severe storm surge
Taiwan has mobilized almost 40,000 military personnel in preparation for Typhoon Krathon, which is expected to make landfall in the densely populated southwestern region of the island. Authorities have warned of potential storm surges that could cause severe flooding in low-lying areas.
521 evacuated from Kaohsiung’s mountainous areas ahead of Typhoon Krathon
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Taiwan shuts schools and offices ahead of likely direct hit from powerful typhoon
Taiwan closed schools and offices and evacuated hundreds from vulnerable areas around the island ahead of a strong typhoon expected to hit its populated western coast
Super Typhoon Krathon Nears Taiwan After Lashing the Philippines
The storm is expected to bring torrential rain this week to Taiwan’s southwest, including Kaohsiung, the island’s third-largest city.
Troops Mobilised as Taiwan Warns of Storm Surge From Powerful Typhoon Krathon
Taiwan mobilised nearly 40,000 troops on Tuesday to bolster rescue efforts as the powerful Typhoon Krathon approaching its populous southwest coast is expected to bring a storm surge and the coast guard raced to locate 19 sailors who abandoned ship.
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