Typhoon Champi Kills One, Injures 527 in Taiwan
Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, October 24, 2026, leaving one person dead and 527 injured as powerful winds and torrential rainfall caused widespread disruption. The storm, previously classified as a super typhoon, damaged infrastructure, uprooted trees and interrupted electricity supplies to more than 167,000 households. Although Champi has weakened, authorities are monitoring its movement towards China’s coast and southern Japan.
Typhoon Champi Kills One, Injures 527 in Taiwan
Taiwan’s fire department confirmed that a man died after being swept away by powerful waves near Liuqiu Island, off the southern coast.
Another 527 people sustained injuries during the severe weather, which brought strong winds, heavy rainfall and falling debris across several regions.
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration reported that Champi was approximately 150 kilometres east of the island after passing close to its northeastern coastline early Saturday.
Despite weakening, the storm continued producing wind gusts reaching approximately 126 kilometres per hour near its centre.
Taiwan Power Outages and Flight Cancellations Continue
Electricity provider Taipower reported that more than 167,000 households experienced power outages, although supplies had been restored to most affected customers.
Taiwanese authorities cancelled 242 flights on Saturday, following nearly 1,000 cancellations the previous day.
Large parts of northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, extended school and government office closures for a second consecutive day.
Fallen trees, damaged structures and intermittent heavy rainfall continued affecting transportation and public services.
Typhoon Champi Moves Towards China and Japan
Meteorologists forecast that Champi would continue moving north towards the Chinese coastline before approaching southern Japan.
Although the storm was weakening, its remaining strength posed risks of heavy rainfall, coastal flooding and dangerous sea conditions.
Taiwanese authorities continued restoration operations while monitoring the possibility of further weather-related disruptions.
