Schools and offices in Taiwan were closed as Typhoon Krathon approached, with maximum winds of 198 km/h and mobilization of troops for disaster response.
President Lai Ching-te highlighted the unusual path of Typhoon Krathon, warning it could cause catastrophic damage as it approaches the west coast.
Authorities evacuated over 7,700 people and mobilized 40,000 troops to prepare for potential flooding and wind damage from the incoming typhoon.
Residents in Kaohsiung took precautions by taping windows and using sandbags as they prepared for the severe weather expected from Typhoon Krathon.
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