Typhoon Kong-rey Hits Taiwan, Causing Deaths and Disruptions

The massive storm, the largest to hit Taiwan in 30 years, leaves two dead and hundreds injured as it moves toward China's coast.

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in southeastern Taiwan, bringing winds up to 184 km/h and heavy rains, causing significant damage and power outages.
The storm resulted in two fatalities and injured over 500 people, with widespread disruptions in transportation and power supply across the island.
Taiwan's government declared a day off, closing schools and businesses, and evacuating over 11,500 residents from high-risk areas.
As the typhoon weakened to a severe tropical storm, it moved toward China's east coast, prompting emergency responses and warnings in Shanghai and other regions.
Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, including the successful rescue of two hikers stranded in Taroko National Park.