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2024 - 9 - 30

Is Your Umbrella Ready? Typhoon Krathon is Coming!

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Brace yourself, Singapore! Typhoon Krathon is ramping up and heading toward Taiwan, and it’s bringing wild winds and massive cancellations with it!

Taiwan is preparing for a stormy showdown with Typhoon Krathon, which is intensifying and forecasted to make landfall in the island's bustling west. The Central Weather Administration has officially issued a land warning, advising residents to secure their homes, stock up on essentials, and keep an eye on the rapidly developing weather conditions. With sustained winds reaching up to a whopping 175 km/h—and gusts that can reach as fierce as 215 km/h—this storm isn’t just your regular downpour; it’s a force to be reckoned with!

But wait, there’s more! Meteorologists are predicting that the slow pace of Typhoon Krathon could lead to a series of work and school closures. Can you imagine a surprise day off, but at the expense of Mother Nature throwing a tantrum? Schools have already started shutting down, and several domestic flights are canceled—all while the people of Taiwan hold their breath for what's to come. If you're in the area, it’s a good time to revisit your Netflix list and stockpile snacks, because staying indoors might just be the theme of the week!

However, Krathon's effects may not stop at Taiwan. The typhoon also poses significant threats to the Philippines, raising concerns over possible disruptions as it ventures closer. With the storm's trajectory still uncertain, it’s a wait-and-see game, and communities are bracing for impact. Fingers crossed that everyone remains safe and sound!

So, what’s the deal with the name Krathon, anyway? It’s derived from Samoan which means “an order to work diligently”– a fitting name for a typhoon that demands our full attention! Did you know that Taiwan experiences about 6-7 typhoons per year? It’s part of the seasonal excitement that keeps meteorologists on their toes! Grab your favorite beverage, stay informed, and let’s hope Krathon spares everyone its fierce power!

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Intensifying Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan's populated west ... (CNA)

TAIPEI: Taiwan issued a land warning on Monday (Sep 30) ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon which is expected to intensify and cross the island's ...

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Taiwan issues land warning for Typhoon Krathon - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for Typhoon Krathon early Monday as the storm continued edging toward Taiwan.

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Swelling typhoon set to make landfall (台北時報)

TYPHOON: The storm's path indicates a high possibility of Krathon making landfall in Pingtung County, depending on when the storm turns north, the CWA said.

Taiwan issues typhoon warning as Krathon nears (新华网)

TAIPEI, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan's meteorological agency issued a land warning early Monday morning as Typhoon Krathon approached the island, ...

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Typhoon Krathon tracker: Taiwan braces for powerful storm after ... (The Independent)

Krathon has been upgraded to a strong typhoon, with sustained winds reaching up to 175 kmph (109 mph) and gusts as high as 215 kmph (133 mph).

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Closures in Taiwan due to Typhoon Krathon | Taiwan News | Sep ... (Taiwan News)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Meteorologist Lin Te-en (林得恩) forecasted that Typhoon Krathon's (山陀兒) slow pace could lead to work and school cancellations for ...

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Typhoon Krathon Threatens Disruptions Across Taiwan, Philippines (Bloomberg)

Taiwan's authorities shuttered some schools and canceled domestic flights as an intensifying Typhoon Krathon moves toward the island while bringing violent ...

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Powerful Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan's populated west ... (The Straits Times)

TAIPEI – Taiwan issued a land warning on Sept 30 ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon, which has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 ...

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Outer rim of Typhoon Krathon reaches Taiwan - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

The outer rim of Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan's Taitung County and the Hengchun Peninsula at around noon Monday, according to the Central Weather ...

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Outer rim of Krathon reaches Taiwan (台北時報)

TYPHOON DAY: Taitung, Pingtung, Tainan, Chiayi, Hualien and Kaohsiung canceled work and classes today. The storm is to start moving north this afternoon.

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Super typhoon Krathon shuts schools, offices in southern Taiwan (The Straits Times)

The eye of the storm was in Batanes, the northern tip of the Philippines, and moving slowly west-northwest with maximum winds of 185kmh and gusts of up to ...

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Powerful Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan's populated west ... (Reuters)

Taiwan issued a warning on Monday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon, which has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane and is ...

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Typhoon Krathon strengthening as it approaches southwest Taiwan ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Wednesday, the storm is expected to be just 60 km to the south-southwest of Kaohsiung and to make landfall in southwestern Taiwan later that day, CWA forecasts ...

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Taiwan mobilizes troops as powerful Typhoon Krathon approaches ... (The Japan Times)

The coast guard is racing to locate 19 sailors who had to abandon ship due to bad weather.

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Powerful typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan's populated west ... (VnExpress International)

Taiwan issued a warning on Monday ahead of the arrival of typhoon Krathon, which has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane and is ...

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Taiwan warns of storm surge from powerful Typhoon Krathon ... (CNA)

KAOHSIUNG: Taiwan mobilised nearly 40000 troops on Tuesday (Oct 1) to bolster rescue efforts as the powerful Typhoon Krathon approaching its populous ...

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Taiwan shuts schools and offices ahead a direct hit from powerful ... (The Associated Press)

Taiwan closed schools and offices and evacuated hundreds from vulnerable areas around the island ahead of a strong typhoon expected to hit its populated ...

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Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan (FRANCE 24)

Krathon, packing sustained winds of 198 kilometres per hour (123 miles per hour) -- equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane -- and gusts of up to 245 kph was ...

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Taiwan braces for a powerful typhoon to hit its largest port, after ... (CNN)

Taiwan has put its military units on standby and closed schools and offices across several counties on Tuesday, as the island braces for a powerful typhoon ...

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Taiwan warns of storm surge from Typhoon Krathon, mobilizes troops (Voice of America)

Some flights were canceled, a rail line was closed and in the major port city of Kaohsiung, shops and restaurants shut and streets were mostly deserted.

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Taiwan cancels all domestic flights Wednesday due to Typhoon ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

With the outer rim of Typhoon Krathon moving in a north-northeasterly direction across south-southwest Taiwan, all domestic flights on Wednesday have been ...

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Taiwan warns of storm surge from powerful Typhoon Krathon ... (South China Morning Post)

Coastguard searches for 19 sailors who abandoned ship as Kaohsiung mayor describes storm as 'no less powerful' than 1977's Typhoon Thelma.

Typhoon Krathon shuts Taiwan's US$2.5 trillion stock market (The Business Times)

Taiwan will close its US$2.5 trillion stock market as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches the island with strong winds and heavy rain.

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Typhoon Krathon shuts Taiwan's financial markets (台北時報)

Taipei is today suspending its US$2.5 trillion stock market as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain.

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Taiwan shuts down as Krathon nears (台北時報)

SLOW-MOVING STORM: The typhoon has started moving north, but at a very slow pace, adding uncertainty to the extent of its impact on the nation.

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