Typhoon Kong-rey Causes Dozens of Casualties in Taiwan

taipei - Typhoon Kong-rey has claimed the life of at least one person in Taiwan, leaving 73 injured, according to the fire department. The typhoon, the strongest since 1996, made landfall on Thursday on the east coast, causing disruptions in transportation and power outages.

Typhoon Kong-rey has resulted in at least one fatality and 73 injuries in Taiwan, the fire department reports. Although Kong-rey has weakened in strength after being classified as a super typhoon, it remains a significant threat. The storm made landfall on Thursday on the east coast of Taiwan, with forecasts predicting widespread impact across the island, including strong winds and heavy rainfall. A 56-year-old woman tragically lost her life due to a fallen tree, as confirmed by the fire department.

The typhoon has caused major disruptions, with about three hundred flights canceled, disruptions in rail services, and nearly half a million people experiencing power outages. Despite these challenges, the world's largest chipmaker, TSMC, does not anticipate significant disruptions in production. Taiwan is no stranger to typhoons, with just earlier this month four casualties reported due to Typhoon Krathon.