A powerful typhoon, named Kong-rey, made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, bringing high winds and floods to much of the island's east coast and northern areas. The storm had previously passed the northern Philippines, where villagers in northern provinces had evacuated to shelters in anticipation of its impact.
Upon hitting Taiwan, Typhoon Kong-rey reached wind speeds of 184 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 227 kph, causing significant damage. Flights and train services were suspended, and 8,600 people were relocated to shelters for safety.
