Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Kong-rey DW 10/31/2024
Briefly

"With the typhoon approaching, we should beware of the strong winds near the centre. Its impact on the entire Taiwan will be quite severe." - Chu Mei-lin, CWA.
"Typhoon Kong-rey has weakened overnight but retains the strength of a category 4 hurricane, with winds over 250 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour)." - Taiwan's weather forecaster.
"Preparations include putting 36,000 troops on standby for rescue operations and evacuating over 6,200 people from high-risk areas." - National Fire Agency.
"Taiwan is bracing for the strongest storm in 30 years, with 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) of rainfall expected in eastern Taiwan." - Central Weather Administration.
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