More than 500 people were injured due to Typhoon Champie in Taiwan

The number of victims due to Typhoon “Champi” in Taiwan reached 527 people, one person died, reports Reuters, citing the local fire service.

The typhoon passed near the northeastern coast of the island on Saturday morning, October 24. According to the Central Meteorological Administration of Taiwan (CWA), the storm was about 150 km east of the island. The speed of wind gusts near its center reached 126 km / h.

Due to strong winds and heavy rains, trees were felled in Taiwan, and more than 167,000 homes were temporarily left without electricity. Electricity was later restored in most of the affected areas.

In addition, airlines had to cancel 242 flights due to weather conditions. In Taipei and other parts of northern and central Taiwan, schools and offices remain closed for the second consecutive day.

According to meteorologists, the typhoon will continue to weaken as it moves north, towards the coast of China, and then shift to the south of Japan.

Typhoon Champie formed in the western Pacific Ocean and reached Super Typhoon status on October 18. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, on October 21, the steady wind speed near its center reached 250 km / h. By October 24, the storm had weakened to a typhoon.

According to Reuters, residents of Taiwan were warned of the approach of “Champi” on October 22.