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TAIPEI, Taiwan —

Authorities have ordered the emergency evacuation of thousands of residents as Typhoon Fung-wong, the 26th typhoon of the year

 

, approaches Taiwan's eastern coast . The Taiwan Observatory and Weather Bureau (CWA) announced on the morning of November 9 that the typhoon is moving northwest, bringing strong winds and heavy rain .

🌏 Current situation and route

As of 10:00 a.m., Typhoon Fengwong was located

300 km southeast of Hualien ,

with maximum sustained winds of 160 km/h and gusts of 195 km/h

.

 

The typhoon is

moving northwest at about 20 km/h

and is expected to come

closest to the eastern coast of Taiwan on Sunday morning

.

“This typhoon is one of the strongest to threaten Taiwan this season.”
— CWA spokesperson Lin Yu-hsien

⚠️ Evacuation and Emergency Measures

About 8,000 residents in Hualien, Taitung, and Yilan

 

have been evacuated to local government evacuation centers.

 

Authorities have

suspended all coastal ferries, domestic flights, and train services

.

Taiwan Power Corporation

has activated its emergency response system and

 

is preparing for damage to power facilities.

“We will begin restoration work as soon as weather conditions stabilize.”
— Power company official

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🌧️ Risk of heavy rain and landslides

Some areas are expected to receive up to 400 millimeters (about 15 inches) of rain, with warnings of a high

risk of landslides and flash floods

 

. Taipei and New Taipei City are considering

temporary closures of schools and businesses .

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🌬️ Impact outside Taiwan

As the typhoon moves north, it is

likely to weaken over the East China Sea

, but could still impact

southern Japan and the Ryukyu Islands .

Okinawa and Kyushu

are expected to see

strong winds and rain

early next week .

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💬 Citizen reaction

SNS is filled with

photos of people queueing at supermarkets, buying emergency supplies, and setting up sandbags .

"The previous typhoon caused significant damage. This time, we're evacuating in advance."
— Interview with a Taitung resident

 

Volunteer groups helped evacuate the elderly,

 

delivered relief supplies, and established cooperative systems.

🛰️ Weather Analysis

Experts attributed the rapid development of this typhoon

to high sea surface temperatures and weak wind shear

. “Climate change is causing the typhoon season to become longer and more intense.” — Dr. Chen Mei-ling, National Taiwan University

🏁 View

The typhoon

is expected to weaken gradually after Sunday, but

the risk of heavy rain and strong winds

will remain until Monday.

 

Authorities have urged residents

to take shelter indoors and check official announcements .

“Truth Matters — Dkolla Team”