Typhoon Krathon makes landfall on Taiwan, with Kaohsiung hit by fierce winds and torrential rain

(3 Oct 2024)
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan - 3 October 2024
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2. Close of debris and motor bikes on the ground
3. Trees bending in strong wind and rain
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5. Mid of a large banner swinging in strong wind
6. Various of strong wind and rain punching the street
7. Man in rain coat walking in strong wind
8. Pan of cars driving in strong wind and rain
STORYLINE:
Typhoon Krathon has made landfall Taiwan's major port city of Kaohsiung Thursday.

The slow-moving typhoon has schools and offices closed for a third consecutive day, with authorities asking people to stay indoors.

The typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 78 miles (125 kilometers) per hour near its center, with gusts of 101 mph (162 kph). The typhoon has brought Kaohsiung, a city of 2.7 million people, to a standstill for the past three days.

Stores and restaurants have been shuttered, and residents are staying away from markets and harbors.

All domestic flights have been grounded for the past two days.

Some places have seen almost 5 feet (152 cm) of rainfall over the past five days.

AP video shot by Johnson Lai

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