Typhoon Koinu Approaches Taiwan, Hong Kong on Alert
TL;DR
Typhoon Koinu, equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane, is set to strike southern Taiwan with 130 mph sustained winds, bringing torrential rains, floods, landslides, and dangerous seas. After passing Taiwan, the typhoon may head towards southeast China and Hong Kong, potentially causing flooding. Flights and ferries have been canceled, schools closed, and code red alerts issued. Taiwan is prone to typhoons, with the last comparable storm hitting in 2016.
Topics:worldnatural-disasters#category-4#natural-disasters#southeast-china#taiwan#torrential-rains#typhoon-koinu
- Category 4 Typhoon Koinu to strike southern Taiwan on Thursday The Washington Post
- Heavy rain and winds hit southeast Taiwan as typhoon Koinu approaches | WION Originals WION
- China Activates Level-4 Emergency Response for Typhoon Koinu | Weather.com The Weather Channel
- Taiwan braces for Typhoon Koinu, scheduled to make landfall tomorrow CNA
- Hong Kong Observatory issues T1 warning signal as Typhoon Koinu edges closer South China Morning Post
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