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Strongest storm of the year barrels towards Taiwan and mainland China

Authorities plan evacuations and warn of potential airport disruptions as the year's strongest storm approaches.

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Super Typhoon Champi, the year's strongest storm globally, is approaching eastern China, prompting authorities to plan evacuations and warn travellers of potential airport disruptions.

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Super Typhoon Champi is tracking towards eastern China as the strongest storm of the year worldwide.

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As Super Typhoon Champi – now the strongest storm of the year worldwide – barrels towards eastern China, authorities are planning evacuations and urging those in its path to prepare.

Airports in major Chinese cities could be affected by the storm, including Wenzhou Longwan, Fuzhou Changle, Ningbo Lishe, Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong and Xiamen Gaoqi, according to aviation data platform VariFlight.

Travellers are bracing for potential disruptions, though there have been no large-scale delays or cancellations announced yet.

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  • Airports in eastern China will experience flight delays or cancellations.

    Likely · Within days

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  • When will the typhoon make landfall?
  • Which specific areas will undergo mandatory evacuations?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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