Super Typhoon Champi Causes Flight Cancellations and Disruptions in East Asia

Taipei. Hundreds of flights have been canceled in East Asia as the powerful typhoon 'Super Typhoon Champi' moves towards Taiwan. Schools, government offices, and the stock market have been closed in Taiwan, and thousands of passengers have been affected, keeping in mind the risk of the typhoon.

According to the BBC, Champi is estimated to enter Taiwan on Friday. Strong winds with gusts of up to 173 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall are forecast along with the typhoon. Officials have said that the entire island could be affected as the typhoon's impact zone will spread over a radius of about 320 kilometers.