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Tugboat racing against typhoon after Chinese cargo ship abandoned by crew off Taiwan’s north coast

Cargo ship at anchor off New Taipei City coast
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A Chinese cargo ship was abandoned by its crew less than one kilometer from the coast of northern Taiwan last night, and has been left at anchor as a typhoon approaches the island today, October 30. The platform cargo ship Yuzhou Qihang left Keelung Harbor at around 8:00 am yesterday, in an attempt to cross the Taiwan Strait ahead of the approaching Typhoon Kong-rey. However, the top-heavy vessel, loaded with three massive bridge cranes, failed to make headway in high

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Taiwan prepares for onslaught of Typhoon Krathon as storm-force winds reach southern coast

Satellite image Typhoon Krathon Monday morning September 30
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Content of Article: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued a land alert for Typhoon Krathon at 2:30 am Monday morning, as the storm approached the southern tip of the island, threatening communities in southern and eastern coastal and mountain areas. Central Weather Administration Report The CWA said that at 11:00 am, Monday, Krathon was located 210 kilometers south-southeast of Taiwan’s southernmost point, Point Eluanbi, moving northwest at around 9 kilometers per hour, and expected to slow to 5 kilometers per hour.

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Work and classes suspended, residents evacuated from vulnerable areas as Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan

forecast path of typhoon Gaemi
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Stop work and class orders have been issued in many municipalities, including the nation’s capital Taipei, as Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan’s east coast, bringing heavy rain and potentially destructive winds. Taipei City Government announced stop work orders for all agencies and schools for Wednesday, July 24, based on the weather forecast data issued by the Central Weather Administration. Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an said that Taipei City is expected to be within the storm radius of Beaufort-Scale level 7 winds

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Taiwan prepares for direct hit by Typhoon Gaemi

satellite RGB image of Typhoon Gaemi July 23, 2024
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Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for Typhoon Gaemi at 11:30 am Tuesday, as the tropical storm intensified into a medium-strength typhoon while heading for a direct hit on the northern part of the island. According to the CWA alert, at 8:00 am this morning Typhoon Gaemi was located 470 kilometers east-southeast of Taiwan’s most southerly point, Point Eluanbi. The system has a central air pressure of 965 hPa, and a storm radius of 200 kilometers packing sustained

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Taiwan records world’s third-strongest wind gust: 95.2 m/s at 9:52 pm in postcode 952

wind speed record graph
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The fastest wind speed ever recorded in Taiwan measured 95.2 meters per second, and was recorded at 9:52 pm yesterday, October 4, on Orchid Island (Lanyu), Taiwan postcode 952. Some media outlets, including The Guardian are reporting that the measurement constitutes the third-fastest wind speed measured in the in the world, after 113.3 m/s recorded on Barrow Island, Australia in 1996, and 103.2 m/s at Mount Washington, New Hampshire, in 1934. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, the 95.2 m/s

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Typhoon Koinu devastates Orchid Island before making landfall on southern tip of Taiwan: record wind gusts recorded before anemometer destroyed

weather radar showing Typhoon Koinu making landfall on the Hengchun Peninsula
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Typhoon Koinu caused devastating damage on Orchid Island last night, before making landfall on the Hengchun Peninsula at 8:20 am this morning, Thursday, October 5. Orchid Island, situated 90 kilometers off the east coast, was the first place in Taiwan to bear the brunt of the typhoon when the eye passed over the island last night. Communications with the island remained cut off this morning. Former legislator Lai Kuncheng said that out of dozens of calls, he managed to make

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Taiwan battens down the hatches as Typhoon Koinu approaches east coast

satellite RGB image of Typhoon Koinu, October 3, 2023
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Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau issued a land warning for communities on Taiwan’s east coast as Typhoon Koinu intensified as it continued to move towards the island today, Tuesday, October 3. The CWB issued the alert for Hualien, Taitung, and Pingtung counties at 11:30 am, warning the public to prepare for torrential rain, and strong winds. According to the CWB, at 11:00 am, Typhoon Koinu was located 440 kilometers east-southeast of Taiwan’s most southerly point, Point Eluanbi, and moving northwest at

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Typhoon Koinu expected to make landfall in southeastern Taiwan

CWB forecast path for Typhoon Koinu, October 2, 2023
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Severe Tropical Storm Koinu intensified into a typhoon early Monday morning, and weather forecasters have it on track to make landfall in southeastern Taiwan Thursday. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau, Typhoon Koinu this morning was located 755 kilometers southeast of Point Eluanbi, and moving in a northwesterly direction at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour. Koinu has a storm radius of approximately 200 kilometers packing sustained winds of 144 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 180 kilometers

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Typhoon Haikui strikes Taiwan’s east coast

typhoon haikui bears down on Taiwan's east coast
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The whole island of Taiwan came under the influence of Typhoon Haikui this morning, Sunday, September 3, and the National Disaster Response Center is coordinating efforts to mitigate potential disasters caused by torrential rain and strong winds. At 9:00 am, the eye of Typhoon Haiku was situated 140 kilometers east of Taitung and moving west-northwest at 9 kilometers per hour. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB), the eye of the Typhoon is expected to make landfall in Taitung county

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Weather Bureau issues land warning as typhoon Haikui heads for southeastern Taiwan

forecast track for Typhoon Haikui September 2, 2023
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Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau issued a land warning for Typhoon Haikui at 11:30 am today, September 2, forecasting that the tropical storm will make landfall in the southern part of Taiwan’s east coast early tomorrow, Sunday, September 3. At 11:00 am this morning Typhoon Haikui was located 520 kilometers east of Point Eluanbi moving westward at a speed of 17 kilometers per hour. Maximum sustained winds near the center are 137 kilometers per hour with maximum gusts of up to

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Typhoon Mawar to affect Taiwan weather from Tuesday to Friday

satellite RGB image of typhoon Mawar southeast of Taiwan
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Typhoon Mawar is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of Taiwan from Tuesday to Friday, and a marine warning is expected to be announced later today, Monday, May 29. Long waves from the now moderate-level typhoon began to affect the east coast of Taiwan yesterday, Sunday. One person is dead and one remains missing after four people were swept into the ocean in two separate incidents on beaches in Yilan County and Hualien County, yesterday. Meteorologists say the typhoon

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