Record-Breaking Winds from Typhoon Koinu Lash Taiwanese Island, Disrupting Life and Travel
A typhoon named Koinu unleashed unprecedented wind speeds on a small island governed by Taiwan, causing widespread disruption and alarm. Orchid Island, primarily inhabited by fishermen and farmers, witnessed wind speeds that hit a staggering 95.2 meters per second or an equivalent of 342.72 kilometers per hour. This record-breaking measurement was announced by Taipei’s Meteorological Agency on Thursday.
Taiwan’s meteorologists had originally anticipated that the typhoon would directly strike the southern tip of the island. However, Koinu changed its trajectory, heading further south and possibly progressing towards the sea. Experts suggest that the increasing unpredictability in storm paths and intensifying strength of tropical storms can be attributed to the current changes in climate patterns.
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The repercussions of Typhoon Koinu were evident across Taiwan. Schools and offices were preemptively closed on Thursday. Over 200 flights, both international and domestic, were canceled, and roughly 3,000 individuals were evacuated from mountainous areas as a precautionary measure. In Taitung County in the south, many residents stockpiled food ahead of the typhoon’s arrival. The streets appeared deserted with torrential rains lashing the region, while fierce winds resulted in fallen street signs and torn metal roofs.
Historically, Taiwan has been prone to tropical storms, particularly between May and November.
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