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Typhoon Champi Approaches Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan: Typhoon Champi was moving towards Taiwan on October 22, 2026, prompting authorities to warn residents about heavy rain, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration forecast that the storm would pass close to the island’s northeastern coast on Friday and Saturday as it continued towards China and Japan. Residents were urged to remain alert and follow official safety instructions.
Storm Winds Remain Powerful Despite Weakening
According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center update cited in the report, Champi had maximum sustained winds of 213 kilometres per hour. The storm had previously been classified as a super typhoon, with reported wind speeds approaching 300 kilometres per hour, but had weakened significantly. Despite the reduction in intensity, officials continued to warn of potentially dangerous weather conditions.
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Heavy Rainfall and Large Waves Expected
Forecasts cited in the report indicated that mountainous areas of northern and northeastern Taiwan could receive up to 900 millimetres of rain between Thursday and Saturday. Coastal areas were also expected to experience waves exceeding six metres. These conditions could create risks of flooding, landslides and dangerous seas, particularly in vulnerable coastal and mountainous locations.
Flights Cancelled and Rescue Teams Prepared
More than 150 domestic and international flights in Taiwan were cancelled on Thursday ahead of the storm. More than 23,000 military personnel were placed on standby to support rescue and emergency response operations if needed. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te urged the public to stay vigilant and prepare for the strong winds and heavy rain associated with the typhoon.
Eastern China Prepares for Heavy Rain
The storm also raised concerns across eastern China. China’s Ministry of Water Resources initiated a level-four emergency response for possible flooding affecting Shanghai and the coastal provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian. The ministry warned of significant rainfall from Friday to Sunday, with heavy to torrential downpours possible in parts of the region. Level four is the lowest level in China’s emergency response system.
Japan Airlines Cancel Flights as Storm Moves Across the Pacific
Japan also prepared for potential disruption as Champi continued along its forecast path. According to the supplied report, the country’s two major airlines cancelled more than 110 flights scheduled between Thursday and Saturday. Travellers were advised to check directly with airlines for the latest information about departures and cancellations.
El Niño Adds to Regional Weather Concerns
The report linked the active Pacific storm season to El Niño, a natural climate pattern that raises sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific and can influence weather around the world. The United Nations had warned that the current El Niño conditions required countries to prepare for potential impacts. El Niño can increase the risk of certain extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and drought, although the effects vary by region.
Safety Advice as Typhoon Champi Nears
Residents in affected areas should follow local weather warnings, avoid exposed coastlines during dangerous sea conditions and stay away from flooded roads and landslide-prone slopes. Travellers should confirm flight status with their airlines before heading to airports. The storm’s exact impacts may change as it moves, so updates from Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration and other official emergency agencies remain important.
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