Typhoon Goni Makes Landfall in Taiwan, Bringing Torrential Rain and Strong Winds

Subtropical island braces for impact of Category 5 storm

Powerful typhoon brings heavy rainfall and severe flooding across northern Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan - Typhoon Goni, a powerful Category 5 storm, made landfall in Taiwan on Saturday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds that have caused widespread flooding and damage across the island. The storm, which is the strongest to hit Taiwan in decades, has already claimed at least 10 lives as it lashes the island with heavy rain and strong winds.

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a red alert for Typhoon Goni on Friday, warning that the storm could bring winds of up to 220 kilometers per hour (140 miles per hour) and torrential rainfall to the island. The storm made landfall in the northern county of Yilan on Saturday morning, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds that have caused widespread flooding and damage.

The CWA has warned that the storm is expected to continue to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Taiwan throughout the weekend, with the worst of the weather expected to hit the northern part of the island. The CWA has also warned that the storm could cause landslides and flooding in mountainous areas, as well as damage to infrastructure and buildings.

The Taiwanese government has ordered the evacuation of more than 200,000 people from the path of the storm, and has closed schools and businesses across the island. The government has also deployed emergency responders to the affected areas to help with the cleanup and recovery efforts.

Typhoon Goni is the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in decades, and is expected to cause significant damage to the island. The storm is expected to continue to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Taiwan throughout the weekend, and the CWA has warned that the worst of the weather is yet to come.