As of Friday morning, Typhoon Kong-rey has claimed three lives on southeast China’s Taiwan island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The storm made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday afternoon, prompting local authorities to order the temporary closure of offices and schools. Airlines canceled or delayed flights, and all ferry services were suspended as the island braced for the powerful typhoon.
The center of Kong-rey moved into the Taiwan Strait from Taiwan’s Changhua County on Thursday evening, weakening to a severe tropical storm. According to the China Meteorological Administration, as of 5 a.m. on Friday, the storm’s center was located approximately 290 kilometers southwest of Wenling City in Zhejiang Province. It is likely to make landfall on the coastal area around Wenling this afternoon.
Residents in the eastern province of Zhejiang are preparing for the approaching storm, with emergency services on high alert. Authorities have advised the public to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Fishermen have been urged to return to port, and coastal areas are being monitored for potential flooding and landslides.
Typhoon Kong-rey is the latest in a series of tropical storms affecting the region this season, highlighting the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events. The storm’s progression is being closely watched by meteorological agencies, and further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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