Dead and hundreds injured due to super typhoon Champi near Taiwan

Typhoon Champi has struck Taiwan, resulting in one fatality and around 350 injuries. Approximately 77,500 households lost power. The deceased was swept away by waves estimated at 21 meters high. Champi reached wind speeds of 298 km/h, making it one of the strongest storms of 2026. Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled, and schools and businesses were closed. The Taiwanese weather service warns of heavy rainfall, with up to 900 millimeters expected. Champi is moving north and will affect China's west coast and southern Japan over the weekend. The typhoon's intensity was fueled by unusually warm ocean water and favorable atmospheric conditions.