At least three people have lost their lives on the island of Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey brought chaos to the region, triggering floods, flight cancellations, and widespread closures. The storm is now approaching China's Zhejiang Province, where residents are bracing for impact.
🌪️ What's Happening?
Kong-rey slammed into Taiwan's east coast Thursday afternoon, unleashing torrential rains and winds strong enough to halt daily life. Schools and offices shut down preemptively, while airlines scrambled to adjust schedules and ferry services paused operations island-wide.
By Thursday evening, the typhoon weakened to a severe tropical storm as its center entered the Taiwan Strait near Changhua County. As of Friday morning, it was hovering 290 km southwest of Wenling City—a coastal area expected to face landfall later today.
🚨 Why It Matters
This isn't just another storm. Kong-rey highlights the growing intensity of climate-driven weather events in East Asia, a region already grappling with record-breaking typhoons this year. For travelers and locals alike, the disruptions serve as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability.
Meteorologists warn Zhejiang residents to stay vigilant, as heavy rainfall and potential landslides could follow the storm's arrival. Meanwhile, cross-strait transport remains disrupted, affecting both trade and tourism.
