AP Top NewsGeneral NewsHurricanes and typhoonsTyphoon KoinuWeatherWorld News Typhoon Koinu makes landfall in southern Taiwan, causing 190 injuries but no deaths by Lucas Garcia October 5, 2023 written by Lucas Garcia October 5, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 49 Typhoon Koinu has made landfall in the southern region of Taiwan, resulting in 190 injuries, thankfully with no reported fatalities. This weather phenomenon brought about formidable winds and torrential rain to the island, prompting the closure of schools and offices. Named after the Japanese word for “puppy,” Typhoon Koinu arrived at Cape Eluanbi, the southernmost point of Taiwan, in the early hours of Thursday. It is anticipated to diminish in strength as it continues its westward trajectory towards Guangdong and Fujian provinces in southern China. As Typhoon Koinu approached Taiwan, it brought unexpectedly powerful winds. On the outlying Orchid Island, a gust of 343 kph (213 mph) was recorded on Wednesday night. By Thursday morning, Koinu was characterized by maximum sustained winds of 162 kph (101 mph) and gusts reaching 198 kph (123 mph), according to the weather bureau. In response to the approaching typhoon, numerous cities across the island canceled work and classes, including the major southern port city of Kaohsiung. However, the capital, Taipei, was operating normally, with the rain subsiding as of Thursday morning. The fire department in Taiwan has reported a total of 190 injuries, primarily concentrated in cities along the west coast, including Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. The transportation ministry disclosed that most domestic flights, as well as 42 international flights, were canceled on Thursday. Additionally, ferry services to outlying islands were temporarily suspended. While Taiwan is situated in an active region for tropical cyclones, it is noteworthy that Typhoon Koinu marks only the second typhoon to make landfall in the past four years. The previous typhoon, Haikui, struck the island in early September, resulting in several injuries. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Typhoon Koinu TaiwanWhat is Typhoon Koinu and where did it make landfall?What were the impacts of Typhoon Koinu in Taiwan?How strong were the winds associated with Typhoon Koinu?Were there disruptions in transportation due to Typhoon Koinu?Is Taiwan prone to typhoons?More about Typhoon Koinu Taiwan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Typhoon Koinu Taiwan What is Typhoon Koinu and where did it make landfall? Typhoon Koinu is a tropical cyclone that made landfall in southern Taiwan, specifically at Cape Eluanbi, the island’s southernmost point. What were the impacts of Typhoon Koinu in Taiwan? Typhoon Koinu resulted in 190 injuries but fortunately no reported deaths. It brought intense winds and heavy rain, leading to closures of schools and offices across the island. How strong were the winds associated with Typhoon Koinu? As Typhoon Koinu approached Taiwan, it brought powerful winds. A gust of 343 kph (213 mph) was recorded on the outlying Orchid Island. On Thursday morning, Koinu had maximum sustained winds of 162 kph (101 mph) with gusts reaching 198 kph (123 mph). Were there disruptions in transportation due to Typhoon Koinu? Yes, the typhoon led to significant disruptions in transportation. Most domestic flights and 42 international flights were canceled. Additionally, ferry services to outlying islands were temporarily suspended. Is Taiwan prone to typhoons? Yes, Taiwan is situated in an active region for tropical cyclones. However, Typhoon Koinu is only the second typhoon to make landfall in Taiwan in the past four years. The previous typhoon, Haikui, hit the island in early September, causing injuries. 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Reply IslandExplorer October 5, 2023 - 11:13 am Orchid Island’s gust, 343 kph, that’s wild! Typhoons are no joke. Reply WeatherGeek2023 October 5, 2023 - 1:08 pm Taiwan sees typhoons often, but Koinu was a beast! Windy, rainy, and flight cancellations, yikes! Reply InfoSeeker_01 October 5, 2023 - 5:11 pm So, Koinu means puppy in Japanese? Interesting fact amid the typhoon chaos! Reply JohnDoe123 October 5, 2023 - 11:39 pm typhoon koinu hit taiwan, it was intense with winds & heavy rain, closures in schools & offices. thankfully no deaths, but 190 injuries, winds were crazy, gusts over 200 mph, transport probs too. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ