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Taiwan Paralyzed as Typhoon Champi Arrives, Suspending Classes and Flights

With winds of 176 km/h and gusts that required evacuations and military mobilization, the storm caused at least one death and dozens of injuries on the island.

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Published October 23, 2026, 00:31 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

Person on a pier with strong waves crashing against breakwaters during a storm. — Strong waves hit the coast during the passage of a storm. Photo: Reprodução/O Globo

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Typhoon Champi caused the paralysis of Taiwan with strong winds, rain, flight suspensions, and the closure of businesses and schools.
Who is affected: The population of Taiwan, including hundreds of evacuees, island residents, and passengers of canceled flights.
What changes: Professional activities and classes were suspended on the island, flights were canceled, and rescue teams were placed on alert.

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Sources

Taiwan paralisa diante da chegada do poderoso tufão Champi — O Globo (accessed 10/23/2026)

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