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Taiwan
The CEOC urged people in northern and northeastern Taiwan, on outlying islands and in exposed coastal areas to be alert to strong winds.
Our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration urged residents in coastal areas to avoid outdoor activities and driving and to be cautious of falling objects.
Our summary of CBC News
Taiwanese authorities urged people to stay away from coasts and mountains.
Our summary of BBC News
More from Taiwan (2)
Regional and local government
Local governments in 13 cities and counties announced school and office closures for Saturday.
Our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
“When necessary, the military will come in to help people, including using amphibious vehicles for evacuations or disaster relief”
Quoted in Daily Maverick, via Reuters
Other voices
Reactions from other countries and bodies, others involved, and commentary.
China
The National Meteorological Center expects the typhoon to move toward the vicinity of Zhejiang province over the weekend.
Our summary of El País
Others involved
Forecasts by weather agencies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan show the storm's eye is expected to pass without landfall in Taiwan.
Our summary of BBC News
“The vegetables could get flooded and rot”
Quoted in France 24, via AFP
Liu You En says the situation had not been very dangerous up to that point.
Our summary of Okaz
Commentary
Weather experts said the storm's impact could last nearly two days.
Our summary of The Hindu · also 1 other outlet
Meteorological experts in Taiwan say the wind range associated with Typhoon Chami is about 320 kilometers.
Our summary of Okaz
Timeline
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2026-10-18
Reported on 2026-10-18, CWA forecaster Liu Pei-teng forecast Champi’s greatest impact on Taiwan for Friday and Saturday, with heavy rain in central and northern Taiwan and Yilan and Hualien.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Supporting statements
Liu said Typhoon Champi is expected to have its greatest impact on Taiwan on Friday and Saturday.
Liu Pei-teng, Central Weather Administration official · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) Liu said the typhoon would bring heavy rain to central and northern Taiwan and to Yilan and Hualien counties in the east.
Liu Pei-teng, Central Weather Administration official · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-20
Reported on 2026-10-20, the CWA expected Champi’s impact on Taiwan to be most pronounced on Friday and Saturday, with heavy or extremely heavy rain possible in the north, Yilan and Hualien.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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The CWA expects the typhoon's impact on Taiwan to be most pronounced on Friday and Saturday.
Central Weather Administration, Taiwan's weather agency · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) Rain is expected across Taiwan from Friday to Saturday, with heavy or extremely heavy rain possible in the north, Yilan and Hualien counties.
Chao Hung, Central Weather Administration official · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-22
On Thursday morning, Oct. 22, the CWA issued a land warning for Champi.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Supporting statements
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for Typhoon Champi on Thursday morning.
Our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-22
On Thursday, Oct. 22, a man was swept away by storm-driven waves at a beach in Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan) · Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Supporting statements
The CEOC said the death was reported in Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, where a man was swept away by storm-driven waves on a beach on Thursday.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) A man was swept away by storm-driven waves on a beach in Liuqiu Township on Thursday.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-23
As of 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, the CEOC counted 94 injuries, up 52 from Thursday night.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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The CEOC said the number of injured had risen to 94 as of 6 a.m. Friday, up 52 from Thursday night.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-23
By 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, the CEOC reported 1,286 people evacuated nationwide.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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The CEOC said 1,286 people had been evacuated nationwide as of 8 a.m. Friday.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-23
On Friday, Oct. 23, most businesses and schools across Taiwan closed as Champi approached.
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2026-10-23
On Friday, Oct. 23, all 262 domestic flights and about 717 international flights were canceled, according to the Transport Ministry.
Sources: Okaz · Yonhap News Agency (via Reuters)
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The Ministry of Transportation says all 262 domestic flights were canceled, along with 717 international flights.
Ministry of Transportation · our summary of Okaz Reuters reported that all 262 domestic flights and about 717 international flights were canceled.
Our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters -
2026-10-23
On Friday, Oct. 23, local governments in 13 cities and counties announced school and office closures for Saturday.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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Local governments in 13 cities and counties announced school and office closures for Saturday.
local governments · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-23
By 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, the CEOC reported 2,639 evacuees, including 140 from areas at risk from the Wanli River barrier lake.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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As of 2 p.m. Friday, a total of 2,639 people had been evacuated.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) 140 of those evacuated were from areas at risk from a barrier lake on the Wanli River in Hualien County.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-23
Reported on 2026-10-23, Daily Jang described strong winds and high waves on Ishigaki and canceled flights serving Ishigaki, Miyako and Naha.
Sources: Daily Jang
Supporting statements
Ishigaki island in Japan is also facing strong winds and high waves from Typhoon Champi.
Our summary of Daily Jang Several flights to and from Ishigaki, Miyako and Naha were cancelled.
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2026-10-24
On Saturday, Oct. 24, The Guardian reported that Champi passed Taiwan.
Sources: The Guardian
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Typhoon Champi passed Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than 500 people.
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2026-10-24
As of Saturday morning, Oct. 24, the CEOC counted one death and 527 injuries.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan) · Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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Champi's strong winds and heavy rains had left one person dead and 527 injured in Taiwan as of Saturday morning.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) The CEOC said Champi's strong winds and heavy rains had left one person dead and 527 injured in Taiwan as of Saturday morning.
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-23
On Friday, Taoyuan International Airport Corp. said 563 flights were canceled at the airport.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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563 flights were canceled at Taoyuan International Airport on Friday, and another 261 had been canceled as of 10:15 a.m. Saturday.
Taoyuan International Airport Corp. · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-24
By 10:15 a.m. Saturday, the airport operator said another 261 flights had been canceled.
Sources: Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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563 flights were canceled at Taoyuan International Airport on Friday, and another 261 had been canceled as of 10:15 a.m. Saturday.
Taoyuan International Airport Corp. · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan) -
2026-10-24
On Saturday, authorities in several northern and central districts, including Taipei, declared a second day of office and school closures.
Sources: The Guardian · Deutsche Welle
Supporting statements
Large parts of northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, declared a second day of office and school closures on Saturday.
Our summary of The Guardian Authorities in several northern and central districts, including Taipei, declared a second day of office and school closures on Saturday.
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2026-10-24
Reported on 2026-10-24, Deutsche Welle said the Transport Ministry reported 259 flight cancellations, down from almost 1,000 on Friday.
Sources: Deutsche Welle
Supporting statements
Typhoon Champi caused 259 flight cancellations, down from almost 1,000 on Friday.
Transport Ministry · our summary of Deutsche Welle
Coverage
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14 more from Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Land warning for Typhoon Champi expected to be lifted Saturday evening: CWA13 counties, cities announce office, school closures for SaturdayTyphoon Champi damages roads, knocks out power across TaiwanTyphoon Champi cancels 977 flights, suspends 96 ferry servicesTyphoon Champi causes 1 death, injures 94Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan; president urges public not to go wave-watching or engage in mountain activitiesTaiwan issues land warning as Typhoon Champi approachesTyphoon Champi's effect on Taiwan to be strongest Friday, Saturday: CWATyphoon Champi sea warning possible Wednesday night: CWAChampi leaves 1 dead, 616 injured as storm moves away from TaiwanLand warning for Champi lifted as typhoon downgraded to tropical stormTaiwan headline newsOne Chinese Communist Party warship and five government vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; military keeps them under close watchSocial worker exam oral interviews postponed to the 26th; other categories to be held as scheduled on the 25th1 more from Deutsche Welle
Taiwan braces as El Nino-supercharged Typhoon Champi approaches island1 more from The Guardian
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter1 more from The Hindu
Taiwan shuts down ahead of weakening Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelledMore detail
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Key points
Taiwan’s emergency center counted one death and 527 injuries by Saturday morning. Earlier counts included 94 injuries by Friday morning and 350 by Friday night; other accounts gave 171, while a Reuters-based account said its 163 figure was revised down from 171.
Sources (4)
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Central Emergency Operations Centre · our summary of The Hindu
Taiwan reported widespread disruption, including evacuations, Friday and Saturday closures, flight cancellations and power losses. The emergency center said more than 340,000 households lost power during the storm.
Sources (4)
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Central Emergency Operations Center · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Our summary of The Guardian
Our summary of Deutsche Welle
Taiwan’s weather agencies forecast heavy rain and strong winds. While forecasts expected Champi’s eye to pass without landfall, CWA forecasters said a landfall could not be ruled out if the storm stalled, looped or wobbled.
Sources (4)
Central Weather Administration, Taiwan's weather agency · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
Chao Hung, Central Weather Administration official · our summary of Central News Agency (Taiwan)
weather agencies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan · our summary of BBC News
a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration · our summary of BBC News, via Reuters
Reports from Japan described strong winds and high waves on Ishigaki and cancellations affecting flights to and from Ishigaki, Miyako and Naha.
How coverage differed
Taiwan’s Central News Agency: Forecasts and warnings, evacuation and casualty figures, storm damage and local closures.
International outlets and wire services: Storm impacts, injuries, power losses, travel disruption and forecasts about the storm’s track.
Daily Jang: Strong winds and high waves on Ishigaki and flight cancellations serving Japanese islands.
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