https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-champi-hundreds-of-flights-cancelledContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-champi-hundreds-of-flights-cancelledhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-champi-hundreds-of-flights-cancelled#u155243Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:11:50 +0000Taiwan has shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi approaches the island. The storm is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain, with nearly 1,000 flights cancelled. Although the storm is weakening, it could still make direct landfall on the island.Why it mattersTyphoon Champi is the strongest storm of the year and is expected to affect not only Taiwan but also mainland China. The island nation is taking precautions to ensure public safety. The typhoon's radius is around 320km, large enough to cover most of Taiwan.What is confirmedTaiwan has shut dow