Typhoon Champi is already close to Taiwan. One person has died.

A typhoon named Champi has caused significant disruptions in Taiwan, resulting in one fatality and numerous injuries. The storm, with winds reaching 190 km/h, is moving towards Japan's Okinawa. Evacuations have taken place in mountainous areas due to landslide risks, affecting over 1,200 residents and 1,500 tourists. Transportation has been heavily impacted, with hundreds of flights canceled and some train services suspended. The typhoon is expected to bring severe weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rain, particularly from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. This year's typhoon season is notably active, attributed to the El Nino phenomenon, which has led to warmer ocean temperatures and more intense storms.