Typhoon Kong-rey Strikes Taiwan, Largest Storm Since 1996
Taiwan braces for severe impact as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall with powerful winds and heavy rainfall.
- Typhoon Kong-rey, with winds reaching 200 km/h, is the biggest storm to hit Taiwan in nearly three decades.
- Authorities have evacuated over 8,600 people from high-risk areas, and 36,000 troops are on standby for rescue efforts.
- More than 500 flights, including 300 international routes, have been canceled, and ferry services are suspended.
- Taiwan's eastern regions face extreme rainfall warnings, with up to 1.2 meters of rain predicted in some areas.
- The storm has already caused 27 injuries, knocked down trees, and triggered mudslides, impacting daily life across the island.
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