Typhoon Kong-rey Strikes Taiwan, Causing Damage

Typhoon Kong-rey, also known as Typhoon Leon, made landfall in Taiwan on October 31, becoming the largest storm to hit the island in 27 years, with maximum winds reaching 320 km (199 miles). The storm has resulted in one fatality, 73 injuries, and power or water outages affecting over 200,000 households. Taiwan declared a national holiday due to the storm's impact, closing financial markets and canceling hundreds of flights. Authorities have mobilized 36,000 troops, evacuated 1,300 individuals from high-risk areas, and warned of potential flooding with rainfall predictions reaching 1.2 meters. The storm, classified as a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to move towards China's Fujian Province. Footage from various locations highlights the extensive damage, including uprooted trees and blocked roads.