Kong-rey, expected to land as a Category 4 storm, raised alarms in Taiwan, with hundreds evacuated and safety measures enforced as it threatens life and property.
Super Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches Taiwan, Threatens Destruction
Super Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches Taiwan, Threatens Destruction
Authorities brace for impact as Super Typhoon Kong-rey nears Taiwan, leading to flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.
As Super Typhoon Kong-rey barrels toward Taiwan, the island faces heavy rains and powerful winds that could result in devastating impacts. Meteorologists predict it will make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on the eastern coast on Thursday.
On Wednesday, officials grounded flights and urged boats to seek shelter as preparations intensified. "The typhoon is coming fiercely," said Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai during a briefing. He emphasized the risk of landslides and road closures due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Skirting the northern part of the Philippines, Kong-rey comes shortly after Tropical Storm Trami struck, combining for at least 139 fatalities and numerous people still unaccounted for. The Philippine government expressed significant concerns over the overlapping effects of these storms.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued land warnings covering most parts of the island, signaling sustained winds of at least 39 mph projected to affect regions within the next 18 hours. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols as Kong-rey approaches.
On Wednesday, officials grounded flights and urged boats to seek shelter as preparations intensified. "The typhoon is coming fiercely," said Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai during a briefing. He emphasized the risk of landslides and road closures due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Skirting the northern part of the Philippines, Kong-rey comes shortly after Tropical Storm Trami struck, combining for at least 139 fatalities and numerous people still unaccounted for. The Philippine government expressed significant concerns over the overlapping effects of these storms.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued land warnings covering most parts of the island, signaling sustained winds of at least 39 mph projected to affect regions within the next 18 hours. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols as Kong-rey approaches.
