Typhoon Kong-rey

Typhoon Kong-rey Slams Taiwan, Triggers Shutdown and Flight Cancellations

Typhoon Kong-rey, a powerful tropical storm, struck Taiwan’s eastern coastline on Thursday, prompting a nationwide shutdown with all cities and counties closing businesses and schools, halting financial markets, and grounding hundreds of flights. This storm, forecasted to be the largest by size in 30 years, made landfall in Taitung County, a region known for its mountainous terrain and lower population…