Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:08am on 31 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Typhoon Kong-rey, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on Taiwan's eastern coast, prompting widespread closures and disruptions. With winds of 33 km/h and a diameter of over 500 km, the storm forced schools, workplaces, and markets to shut down. Hundreds of flights, ferries, and Taiwan's stock exchange were suspended. The typhoon's late-season arrival is unusual, as Taiwan's typhoon season typically ends in September. Residents stocked up on supplies, leaving supermarkets bare. The storm's impact is being closely monitored, with authorities on high alert.
