typhoon krathon

Typhoon Krathon Approaches Taiwan; Residents Brace for Impact

Typhoon Krathon is set to make landfall near midday today in Kaohsiung, a major southwestern port city in Taiwan, as a weakened category 2 storm. Despite its diminished strength, officials are warning residents of severe weather conditions, including torrential rains and potential storm surges along the coast. Warnings Issued as...

Typhoon Krathon Claims Three Lives As Taiwan Braces For Impact

At least three people have died as Typhoon Krathon unleashes extreme weather across the region, with Taiwan bracing for the storm's imminent landfall. Although Krathon has slightly weakened, it remains a formidable Category 3-equivalent storm, boasting sustained wind speeds of 173 km/h and gusts reaching up to 209 km/h. First...

After Phillipines, Taiwan Prepares for Super Typhoon Krathon

After hitting Phillipins, super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan’s southwestern coast, with sustained winds of 198 km/h and gusts up to 245 km/h.  The Category 4 typhoon is expected to make landfall near the city of Kaohsiung. Troops Mobilized, Schools Shut Nearly 40,000 troops have been mobilized to assist with rescue...