Typhoon Qiangpi passes over Taiwan, killing 1 and injuring 527

(Deutsche Welle Chinese website) On Saturday (October 24), Typhoon Qiangpi passed through Taiwan, killing at least one person and injuring more than 500 people.

A man from Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, died after entering the water and being swept out to sea by rip currents. Most of the injuries are caused by falling off a bicycle or being hit by objects such as road trees.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds occurred in many places in Taiwan, and the authorities cut off power, resulting in widespread power outages.

Power outage and flight suspension: 280,000 households were temporarily without power, and more than 250 flights were canceled on Saturday

According to Taiwan's "United Daily News", about 280,000 households were temporarily without power. As of Saturday morning, 80% of customers had their power restored.

Taiwan's transportation department said Qiangpi also caused the cancellation of 259 flights, an improvement from Friday. Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled on Friday.

In the capital Taipei, several trees fell due to strong wind gusts.

Including Taipei, authorities in many regions in northern and central Taiwan announced that classes and classes will remain suspended on Saturday following Friday.

Turn to China: Landing is not expected, Zhejiang is ready

The typhoon continues to weaken as it moves north toward the coast of China, but is not expected to make landfall in China.

As Qiangpi approaches, Chinese authorities have sent teams to the eastern Zhejiang province and warned of strong winds and heavy rains until Sunday.

The authorities said that 400 rescue workers and 600 pieces (sets) of equipment have been prepared, and more than 41,000 firefighters are on emergency duty.

Qiangpi is one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year. According to Taiwan's Central Meteorological Administration, although the intensity is weakening, wind gusts of about 126 kilometers per hour are still near the center of "Qiangpi".