3-9-2023 (TAIPEI) As Typhoon Haikui approaches Taiwan, domestic flights have been cancelled, and nearly 3,000 individuals have been evacuated in anticipation of the storm’s arrival on Sunday (Sep 3). The typhoon is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the southern and eastern parts of the island.
Forecasted to make landfall in the remote and mountainous southeast region of Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, Typhoon Haikui has prompted counties and cities in the south and east to cancel classes and declare a day off for workers.
Compared to Typhoon Saola, which recently struck Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, Haikui is a much weaker storm. According to Tropical Storm Risk, Haikui is projected to be a Category 1 or 2 typhoon when it reaches Taiwan.
The Taiwanese government has reported that a total of 2,868 people have already been evacuated from settlements primarily in the south and east regions.
In response to the approaching typhoon, Taiwan’s major domestic airlines, UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines, have cancelled all flights scheduled for Sunday. Additionally, ferry services to offshore islands have been suspended.
International flights have experienced fewer disruptions, with only 25 cancellations reported for Sunday.
The military has deployed soldiers and equipment to assist with flood relief and evacuation operations.
After passing through southern Taiwan, Haikui is expected to cross the Taiwan Strait and head towards China.
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