Typhoon Champi kills one and injures at least 527 in Taiwan
By The BriefBrief
Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured at least 527 as it passed through Taiwan on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds despite not striking the island directly. Taiwan’s fire department said a man was swept away by waves near Liuqiu. The storm knocked out power to about 280,000 households, with supply restored to 80% by Saturday morning, and led to 259 flight cancellations.
WHO:Typhoon Champi
WHAT:Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured at least 527 while passing through Taiwan.
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Taiwan
WHY:Heavy winds and torrential rain from the storm caused injuries and disrupted power and flights.
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