Typhoon Champi has forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights across Taiwan and prompted the shutdown of major transport hubs as the storm swept the island, authorities said. The severe weather also claimed a life on Liuqiu Island, where a person was swept away by waves.
Airlines and airport operators reported that hundreds of scheduled flights were cancelled at Taiwan’s airports, including the main international gateway, as the typhoon moved inland. The cancellations affected both domestic and international services, leaving many travelers stranded.
On Liuqiu Island, a small island off Taiwan’s southwestern coast, officials confirmed that one person died after being carried away by the high waves generated by the storm. The death was the only fatality reported in connection with the typhoon at the time of the statement.
Typhoon Champi is part of the annual Pacific typhoon season that frequently brings heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous sea conditions to Taiwan. The government has a well‑established emergency response framework for such events, which includes flight suspensions, public warnings and the deployment of rescue teams.
Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, avoid coastal areas, and follow safety instructions as the storm continues to affect the region. Rescue and emergency services remain on alert, and no further injuries have been reported.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
