The super typhoon Champi passed through Taiwan on Saturday, October 24, 2026, resulting in one death and several injuries due to strong winds and heavy rainfall that destroyed facilities and disrupted daily activities. Although the storm lost its power while passing Taiwan, its effects on transportation, supply of electricity, and other basic amenities were felt in several regions.
As per reports received from the emergency agency in Taiwan, 527 individuals were injured as a result of the storm. One of the victims of the storm was a man who got swept away by the waves on Liuqiu Island in southern Taiwan. High winds uprooted trees and brought down roof coverings as well as electricity poles. More than 288,000 families had their electricity cut off.
The typhoon has also posed considerable problems in the field of air transport since there have been hundreds of flights cancelled due to the dangerous weather. About 1,000 flights had been cancelled before the typhoon hit on Friday. Schools and businesses located in northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, stayed closed for a second consecutive day due to safety reasons. People from the mountainous areas where residents could be endangered by a typhoon had been evacuated, while people living near the coastline were advised to stay at home as well.
Champi was reported to be passing near the northeastern coastline of Taiwan by the Central Weather Administration of Taiwan. Although the typhoon had already decreased in strength, the danger of rain and strong gusts of wind still persisted. The land warning was finally cancelled on Saturday evening.
According to the weather reports, the storm was expected to be directed to the eastern coastal region of China before making its way to southern Japan. The emergency response team in Taiwan kept clearing debris and restoring basic services while residents in the area were asked to stay alert despite the improving weather.
The impact of Typhoon Champi shows the hazards that may arise as a result of tropical cyclones that can lead to deaths, injuries, and disruptions even without the actual centre making landfall.
