Preparations and Impact
declared a shutdown, cancelling schools, flights, and financial markets as Super Typhoon Kong-rey, equivalent to a , approached, expected to be the largest storm to hit the island in 30 years.
Over 400 flights were cancelled, all domestic flights halted, and 139 ferry services suspended. The put 36,000 troops on standby, and evacuations began in high-risk areas.
Damage and Response
At least 27 people were injured, with reports of trees knocked down and four mudslides. Authorities were attempting to contact two Czech tourists in .
The storm caused power outages affecting around 18,000 homes, though most were reconnected. Scientists warn climate change intensifies storms, leading to heavier rains and stronger gusts.