Massive typhoon forces Taiwan to shut down as 145 mph winds approach
A super-strong typhoon Kong-rey heads towards Taiwan with extreme wind speeds causing island-wide shutdowns. Local communities in eastern regions take pre-emptive actions against the weather threat
As a super-strong weather system moves closer Taiwan takes quick-action steps to protect its citizens. Typhoon Kong-rey — packing winds of up to 191 km/h (and even stronger gusts reaching 234 km/h) moves towards the island-nation forcing country-wide closures
The eastern part of Taiwan feels the storms first effects: Yilan and Hualien counties (both known for their farm-lands) already see high-water levels in many areas. Local farm-owners dont wait for mother nature to strike — most crops are already safe in storage
The government ordered all schools and work-places to close their doors on oct-31st: the typhoons landfall expected somewhere in evening hours. Weather experts say this storm brings both wind-related risks and flood-dangers to northern territories
