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Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan as mayors weigh closing work and schools

· ≈ Taiwan · single source so far

Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan, and local mayors are deciding on work and school closures.

Location
≈ Taiwan · Taiwan live map
Coordinates
≈ 23.70°N 121.00°E
Reported
22 Oct 2026, 12:37 UTC
Category
Disaster · Storm
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Typhoon Champi
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Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan; one dead, more than 1,200 evacuated

Most businesses and schools in Taiwan were closed on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached, and hundreds of regional flights were canceled. Authorities reported at least one death, dozens of injuries and more than 1,200 people evacuated from their homes. The day before, local mayors had been weighing closures of work and schools.

  • At least one person died and dozens were injured, according to authorities.
  • More than 1,200 people were evacuated from their homes.
  • Hundreds of regional flights were canceled.
Updated 24 Oct 2026, 10:49 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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