Taiwan: Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in southern Taiwan on Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the island. The typhoon weakened slightly as it made landfall, but it still had sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 190 kilometers per hour.
Doksori is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in over a decade. It has caused widespread power outages and flooding, and has forced the closure of schools and businesses. At least one person has been killed and dozens have been injured.
The typhoon is now moving towards China, where it is expected to make landfall on Friday. China has issued a red alert, the highest level of warning, for several coastal provinces.
The government has evacuated over 1 million people from coastal areas and has mobilized over 100,000 troops to help with relief efforts.
Doksori is the latest in a series of powerful typhoons to hit East Asia in recent months. In June, Typhoon Chaba made landfall in China, causing widespread damage and flooding. In July, Typhoon Nepartak made landfall in Taiwan, killing at least 12 people.
Experts say that the increasing frequency and intensity of typhoons is a result of climate change. As the Earth’s atmosphere warms, it can hold more moisture, which can lead to stronger and more destructive storms.
Here are some of the impacts of Typhoon Doksuri in Taiwan; widespread power outages, flooding, damage to homes and businesses, evacuations, transportation disruptions, school closures, and flight cancellations.
The government of Taiwan is urging people to stay safe and follow the instructions of local authorities. Typhoon Doksuri is a powerful storm that is expected to cause significant damage in Taiwan and China.