Typhoon Champi causes one death and 171 injuries in Taiwan

Typhoon Champi has caused one death and 171 injuries in Taiwan, with around 70,000 homes losing electricity. The storm, with winds up to 191 km/h, led to school closures and the cancellation of about 1,000 flights. Authorities evacuated over 2,600 people from mountainous areas and issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds. The typhoon is expected to pass near Taiwan's northeast coast before heading towards mainland China and then south towards Japan. In China, emergency responses have been elevated, with significant evacuations in coastal areas. Champi has been one of the most intense storms recorded this year, with sustained winds near 300 km/h in the Philippines.