Typhoon Champi hits eastern China, forcing thousands to evacuate and grounding flights.
Shanghai moved about 62,400 residents, while Taiwan reported damage and casualties.
The Hindu, Koreatimes, Bangkokpost, Japantoday, Kyodonews and 17 more
Key points
From South China Morning Post’s report- Champi grounded over a hundred flights across Shanghai, Fujian and Zhejiang airports.
- Authorities relocated tens of thousands of people ahead of the storm’s arrival.
- Shanghai evacuated about 62,400 residents, while Taiwan recorded damage and casualties.
- Weather warnings remained at blue level as Champi moved northeast toward Japan.
- Champi weakened but caused high winds and heavy rain, prompting service suspensions.
Why it matters. High winds and heavy rain are disrupting transport and services across the region.
What to watch. Champi’s northeast path toward Japan.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights canceled”
Key points from Koreatimes
- Typhoon Champi neared Taiwan with warnings of strong winds and heavy rain.
- CWA reported gusts around 191 kph near Champi's center.
- Almost all of Taiwan shut down; 1,300 people evacuated from mountains.
- 262 domestic and 669 international flights canceled; rail service largely continued.
- Forecast showed Champi passing near Taiwan, possibly making landfall or skirting the coast.
“Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by”
Key points from Kyodonews
- Taiwan closed schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights Friday due to Typhoon Champi.
- Champi peaked at 298 kph winds earlier this week, weakening to 155 kph near Taiwan.
- The storm’s center will stay offshore, sweeping by Taiwan's northeast before turning toward Japan.
- One person died from waves; 94 others injured; about 1,300 evacuated from mountainous areas.
- All 262 domestic flights and 669 international flights in Taiwan were canceled.
“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled”
Key points from Dawn
- Taiwan shut down almost completely ahead of Typhoon Champi’s approach.
- Champi was a powerful storm with gusts near 191 kph at center.
- Over 2,639 people evacuated from mountainous areas; 77,000+ homes lost power.
- Transport ministry canceled all 262 domestic and 717 international flights.
- Officials warned of possible landfall; heavy rain and strong winds expected.
“Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan”
Key points from BBC
- Hundreds of flights in East Asia were canceled as Champi approached Taiwan.
- Taiwan shut schools and offices; a typhoon holiday suspended work and classes.
- Champi packed 191 km/h wind gusts; rainfall could reach 90 cm through Saturday.
- One death, 171 injuries, and 1,000 evacuations reported; no confirmed landfall.
- El Niño-driven storms contribute to a record-active typhoon season in the region.
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“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled”
Key points from Dailymaverick
- Champi, a super typhoon, packed gusts around 191 kph near its centre.
- The storm was about 170 km east of Taiwan, with a forecast to pass nearby.
- One person was killed and 163 injured; 2,639 evacuated from mountainous areas.
- Over 77,000 homes lost power; Taipower restoration largely completed.
- All domestic flights (262) and 717 international flights canceled; rail and some services affected.
“Typhoon Champi shuts down Taiwan”
Key points from Taipeitimes
- Champi is a powerful typhoon with winds up to 191 kph near its center.
- Taiwan announced a second consecutive typhoon day and mass evacuations.
- CWA forecast 600mm to 900mm rainfall in New Taipei, Taoyuan, Yilan.
- Over 2,600 people evacuated; 77,498 households without power at peak.
- All domestic flights and 715 international flights canceled; transport suspended.
“Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, one dead and 500 injured”
Key points from The Straits Times
- Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan, killing one man and injuring 527 people.
- The storm caused strong winds, heavy rain, fallen trees and power cuts.
- It weakened as it moved north toward China and southern Japan.
- Over 167,000 homes lost power at one point; 242 flights were cancelled.
- Taiwan postponed offices and schools in the north and center for a second day.
“Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China”
Key points from The Guardian
- Typhoon Champi passed Taiwan, causing one fatality and over 500 injuries.
- Winds reached about 126 km/h near the storm's centre.
- More than 167,000 homes lost electricity, most have been reconnected.
- Taiwan shut offices and schools for a second day; some flights canceled.
- The storm moved north toward the Chinese coast after brushing Taiwan.
“Typhoon Champi kills 1 and injures 350 in Taiwan overnight as storm weakens”
Key points from The Independent
- Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured hundreds in Taiwan overnight.
- The storm caused power outages for about 280,000 households, with 80% restored by Saturday morning.
- Champi downed trees, signs, and even a college dorm ceiling in Taipei.
- Authorities said the storm's span affected most of Taiwan despite not directly hitting.
- Forecasts indicated Champi would weaken further as it moved toward Japan.
“Taiwan counts 1 dead and 527 injured after Typhoon Champi sweeps past”
Key points from Channelnewsasia
- Typhoon Champi weakened but still caused 126 km/h winds near its center in Taiwan.
- Champi swept past Yilan, downing trees and severing power lines.
- Taiwan recorded 1 death and 527 injuries from the storm and rain.
- Over 288,000 homes temporarily lost electricity; many have since been reconnected.
- Flight cancellations reached 242, with offices and schools closed in parts of Taiwan.
“Taiwan: Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, over 500 injured”
Key points from DW
- Typhoon Champi left at least one person dead in Taiwan on Saturday.
- More than 500 people were injured as the storm passed through the island.
- Power outages affected about 280,000 households; 80% restored by Saturday morning.
- Champi caused 259 flight cancellations, an improvement from nearly 1,000 the day before.
- Authorities in Taipei and other districts closed offices and schools for a second day.
“Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan”
Key points from Hongkongfp
- Typhoon Champi caused widespread damage and power outages affecting about 56,000 households.
- Emergency crews worked to restore electricity after trees fell and lines were downed.
- Over 5,000 people were evacuated from homes ahead of the storm.
- At least one person was killed and more than 500 injured since Thursday.
- Champi is moving away from Taiwan toward China and Japan as rainfall accumulates.
“Thousands evacuated and flights grounded as Typhoon Champi hits eastern China”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- Champi grounded over a hundred flights across Shanghai, Fujian and Zhejiang airports.
- Authorities relocated tens of thousands of people ahead of the storm’s arrival.
- Shanghai evacuated about 62,400 residents, while Taiwan recorded damage and casualties.
- Weather warnings remained at blue level as Champi moved northeast toward Japan.
- Champi weakened but caused high winds and heavy rain, prompting service suspensions.
“Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan”
Key points from Phys
- Typhoon Champi caused power outages for about 56,000 households in Taiwan.
- Authorities evacuated over 5,000 people ahead of the storm’s advance.
- Winds and rain toppled trees and disrupted transportation and shops in northern and central Taiwan.
- Two people were injured in Okinawa as flights were canceled and weather worsened nearby.
- El Niño-linked climate patterns are cited as driving the intensified Pacific storm season.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu“Taiwan shuts down ahead of weakening Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled - The Hindu”
SourceKoreatimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Koreatimes“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights canceled”
Key points from Koreatimes
- Typhoon Champi neared Taiwan with warnings of strong winds and heavy rain.
- CWA reported gusts around 191 kph near Champi's center.
- Almost all of Taiwan shut down; 1,300 people evacuated from mountains.
- 262 domestic and 669 international flights canceled; rail service largely continued.
- Forecast showed Champi passing near Taiwan, possibly making landfall or skirting the coast.
SourceBangkokpostLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Bangkokpost“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled - Bangkok Post”
SourceJapantodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japantoday“Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi approaches”
SourceKyodonewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Kyodonews“Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by”
Key points from Kyodonews
- Taiwan closed schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights Friday due to Typhoon Champi.
- Champi peaked at 298 kph winds earlier this week, weakening to 155 kph near Taiwan.
- The storm’s center will stay offshore, sweeping by Taiwan's northeast before turning toward Japan.
- One person died from waves; 94 others injured; about 1,300 evacuated from mountainous areas.
- All 262 domestic flights and 669 international flights in Taiwan were canceled.
SourceEuronewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews“Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures”
SourceDawnLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled”
Key points from Dawn
- Taiwan shut down almost completely ahead of Typhoon Champi’s approach.
- Champi was a powerful storm with gusts near 191 kph at center.
- Over 2,639 people evacuated from mountainous areas; 77,000+ homes lost power.
- Transport ministry canceled all 262 domestic and 717 international flights.
- Officials warned of possible landfall; heavy rain and strong winds expected.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan”
Key points from BBC
- Hundreds of flights in East Asia were canceled as Champi approached Taiwan.
- Taiwan shut schools and offices; a typhoon holiday suspended work and classes.
- Champi packed 191 km/h wind gusts; rainfall could reach 90 cm through Saturday.
- One death, 171 injuries, and 1,000 evacuations reported; no confirmed landfall.
- El Niño-driven storms contribute to a record-active typhoon season in the region.
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SourceDailymaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dailymaverick“Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled”
Key points from Dailymaverick
- Champi, a super typhoon, packed gusts around 191 kph near its centre.
- The storm was about 170 km east of Taiwan, with a forecast to pass nearby.
- One person was killed and 163 injured; 2,639 evacuated from mountainous areas.
- Over 77,000 homes lost power; Taipower restoration largely completed.
- All domestic flights (262) and 717 international flights canceled; rail and some services affected.
SourceTaipeitimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipeitimes“Typhoon Champi shuts down Taiwan”
Key points from Taipeitimes
- Champi is a powerful typhoon with winds up to 191 kph near its center.
- Taiwan announced a second consecutive typhoon day and mass evacuations.
- CWA forecast 600mm to 900mm rainfall in New Taipei, Taoyuan, Yilan.
- Over 2,600 people evacuated; 77,498 households without power at peak.
- All domestic flights and 715 international flights canceled; transport suspended.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350”
SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times“Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, one dead and 500 injured”
Key points from The Straits Times
- Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan, killing one man and injuring 527 people.
- The storm caused strong winds, heavy rain, fallen trees and power cuts.
- It weakened as it moved north toward China and southern Japan.
- Over 167,000 homes lost power at one point; 242 flights were cancelled.
- Taiwan postponed offices and schools in the north and center for a second day.
SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving 1 dead, 500 injured - Reuters”
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China”
Key points from The Guardian
- Typhoon Champi passed Taiwan, causing one fatality and over 500 injuries.
- Winds reached about 126 km/h near the storm's centre.
- More than 167,000 homes lost electricity, most have been reconnected.
- Taiwan shut offices and schools for a second day; some flights canceled.
- The storm moved north toward the Chinese coast after brushing Taiwan.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Typhoon Champi kills 1 and injures 350 in Taiwan overnight as storm weakens”
Key points from The Independent
- Typhoon Champi killed one person and injured hundreds in Taiwan overnight.
- The storm caused power outages for about 280,000 households, with 80% restored by Saturday morning.
- Champi downed trees, signs, and even a college dorm ceiling in Taipei.
- Authorities said the storm's span affected most of Taiwan despite not directly hitting.
- Forecasts indicated Champi would weaken further as it moved toward Japan.
SourceChannelnewsasiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channelnewsasia“Taiwan counts 1 dead and 527 injured after Typhoon Champi sweeps past”
Key points from Channelnewsasia
- Typhoon Champi weakened but still caused 126 km/h winds near its center in Taiwan.
- Champi swept past Yilan, downing trees and severing power lines.
- Taiwan recorded 1 death and 527 injuries from the storm and rain.
- Over 288,000 homes temporarily lost electricity; many have since been reconnected.
- Flight cancellations reached 242, with offices and schools closed in parts of Taiwan.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Typhoon Champi kills 1 and injures 350 in Taiwan overnight as storm weakens - AP News”
SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW“Taiwan: Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, over 500 injured”
Key points from DW
- Typhoon Champi left at least one person dead in Taiwan on Saturday.
- More than 500 people were injured as the storm passed through the island.
- Power outages affected about 280,000 households; 80% restored by Saturday morning.
- Champi caused 259 flight cancellations, an improvement from nearly 1,000 the day before.
- Authorities in Taipei and other districts closed offices and schools for a second day.
SourceHongkongfpLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hongkongfp“Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan”
Key points from Hongkongfp
- Typhoon Champi caused widespread damage and power outages affecting about 56,000 households.
- Emergency crews worked to restore electricity after trees fell and lines were downed.
- Over 5,000 people were evacuated from homes ahead of the storm.
- At least one person was killed and more than 500 injured since Thursday.
- Champi is moving away from Taiwan toward China and Japan as rainfall accumulates.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Thousands evacuated and flights grounded as Typhoon Champi hits eastern China”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- Champi grounded over a hundred flights across Shanghai, Fujian and Zhejiang airports.
- Authorities relocated tens of thousands of people ahead of the storm’s arrival.
- Shanghai evacuated about 62,400 residents, while Taiwan recorded damage and casualties.
- Weather warnings remained at blue level as Champi moved northeast toward Japan.
- Champi weakened but caused high winds and heavy rain, prompting service suspensions.
SourcePhysLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys“Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan”
Key points from Phys
- Typhoon Champi caused power outages for about 56,000 households in Taiwan.
- Authorities evacuated over 5,000 people ahead of the storm’s advance.
- Winds and rain toppled trees and disrupted transportation and shops in northern and central Taiwan.
- Two people were injured in Okinawa as flights were canceled and weather worsened nearby.
- El Niño-linked climate patterns are cited as driving the intensified Pacific storm season.
SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24“Typhoon Champi batters Taiwan”
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