Typhoon Kong-rey: Taiwan Faces Major Disruptions from Largest Storm in Decades
Taiwan shuts down as strong Typhoon Kong-rey hits, one dead š
Typhoon Kong-rey, the largest storm to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, made landfall on October 31, leading to widespread closures and disruptions. The typhoon caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights, knocked out power for around half a million households, and resulted in one fatality due to a fallen tree. While initially a super typhoon, it weakened to a powerful Category 4 hurricane with gusts over 250 kph. The government urged residents to stay home due to dangerous conditions, and thousands of troops were put on standby for rescue efforts. Despite the chaos, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported minimal impact on its operations.
- Typhoon Kong-rey is the largest storm to hit Taiwan since 1996.
- One person died after a truck hit a fallen tree.
- Over 300 international flights were cancelled, and domestic flights were also grounded.
- Approximately 1,300 residents were evacuated from high-risk areas.
What measures did the Taiwanese government take in response to Typhoon Kong-rey?
The government closed financial markets, canceled flights, and put 36,000 troops on standby for rescue efforts. They also evacuated residents from high-risk areas.
How did Typhoon Kong-rey impact power supply in Taiwan?
The storm knocked out power to nearly half a million households across the island.
What was the strength of Typhoon Kong-rey when it made landfall?
Kong-rey made landfall as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, with wind gusts exceeding 250 kph.