<p /><p>TAIPEI: A powerful typhoon pounded Taiwan on Friday as authorities warned of “destructive winds” and urged locals to shelter from the storm.
Key takeaways
Typhoon Champi hit Taiwan with destructive winds, causing power outages, evacuations, and at least one death.
- Typhoon Champi caused heavy rain, toppled trees, and knocked out power in Taiwan.
- Over 4,300 people were evacuated, and 350 injured due to the storm.
- Champi was a super typhoon with wind speeds up to 300 km/h before weakening.
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TAIPEI: A powerful typhoon pounded Taiwan on Friday as authorities warned of "destructive winds" and urged locals to shelter from the storm.
Typhoon Champi dumped heavy rain, toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands of households as it swept past Taiwan's northeast on the way to China and Japan.
Most shops and schools were shut across Taiwan, hundreds of flights were cancelled and more than 4,300 people were evacuated from their homes ahead of the fierce storm.
One person has been killed in Taiwan after being swept away by waves whipped up by the typhoon, authorities said. At least 350 people have been injured.
