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Two people have been killed and over 120 have been injured as Typhoon Krathon inches toward Taiwan’s populous southwestern coast, bringing torrential rain and heavy winds that have caused landslides and floods, the authorities said on Thursday.
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan on Thursday (Oct 3) girded itself for the arrival of a weakening Typhoon Krathon which has killed two people so far, as the island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
The authorities shut down schools and offices across Taiwan on Wednesday and grounded all domestic flights as Typhoon Krathon barreled toward the island, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and 46 have been injured, officials said.
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan closed schools and offices and evacuated hundreds from vulnerable areas around the island Tuesday ahead of a strong typhoon expected to hit its populated western coast after lashing northern Philippine islands.
Super Typhoon Krathon was barreling toward Taiwan’s populous southwest on Tuesday with powerful winds and heavy rain, disrupting travel and forcing the authorities to close schools and offices.
