Typhoon Koinu wreaks havoc in Taiwan and approaches southern China
TL;DR
Typhoon Koinu caused disruption in Taiwan, making landfall as a category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 135mph. Heavy rain and intense winds damaged trees, billboards, and homes, leading to power outages and transportation cancellations. One death and 304 injuries have been reported so far. In India, heavy rain caused a Himalayan glacial lake to burst its banks, resulting in severe flooding and the death of at least 18 people, with over 100 missing. Rescue efforts are being hampered by washed-away bridges and fast-flowing waters.
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- Weather tracker: Typhoon Koinu causes disruption in Taiwan The Guardian
- Typhoon Koinu approaches southern China, Hong Kong after Taiwan sees record-breaking winds Fox News
- China warns of big waves, wind and rain as Typhoon Koinu approaches Reuters
- Typhoon Koinu's Fury Tears Through Buildings in Taiwan, Injuring Hundreds with Flying Debris - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Typhoon Koinu: Heavy rain, strong winds to hit south China over next 3 days CNA
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