Taiwan shut schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island. The storm brought waves to the northeastern coast, with winds reaching 191 km/h, and authorities said one person died after being swept away by waves on Liuqiu island.
WHO:Taiwanese authorities
WHAT:Taiwan shut schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 4:47 AM ET
WHERE:Taiwan
WHY:The shutdowns and flight groundings occurred as Typhoon Champi hit the island.
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