Typhoon Koinu weakens after hitting Taiwan, now heads to southern China and Hong Kong

• Category 4 Typhoon Koinu struck southern Taiwan on October 5, causing one death and hundreds of injuries.
• Koinu brought record-breaking wind speeds to Taiwan, including a 212 mph gust on Orchid Island.
• The typhoon disrupted travel and daily life in Taiwan, with flight cancellations, school closures, and power outages.
• After crossing Taiwan, Koinu moved west toward southern China and Hong Kong, prompting storm warnings.
• Koinu weakened to a tropical storm but could still bring heavy rains as it approaches southern China's coast.

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