Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured over 500 in Taiwan before moving toward China, according to local authorities and news reports.
Typhoon Champi caused widespread power outages, with 280,000 households losing electricity, though 80% had power restored by Saturday morning. Over 259 flights were canceled, a significant decrease from the nearly 1,000 cancellations reported the previous day. The storm left at least one person dead and more than 500 injured as it passed through Taiwan on Saturday. Heavy rain and strong winds led to power cuts across several regions, with authorities cutting off electricity to thousands of homes. In the capital, Taipei, several trees were downed amid strong gusts.
Authorities in northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, extended school and office closures for a second day. The typhoon weakened as it moved north toward China, though it was not expected to make landfall there. Chinese authorities in Zhejiang province have deployed 400 rescue workers and 600 pieces of equipment in preparation for potential impacts. Meanwhile, the typhoon, which initially formed as a super typhoon, continued to weaken but still carried gusts of around 78 km/h (126 mph) near its center, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration.
Why it matters
The typhoon's movement toward China may affect coastal communities and emergency response efforts.
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What to watch
Watch whether the typhoon's weakening affects its trajectory near the Chinese coast.
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