Taiwan braces as El Nino-supercharged Typhoon Champi approaches island
Though no longer a "super" typhoon, Champi is still packing winds of nearly 200 kmh and will bring torrential rain.
DW reports: Though no longer a "super" typhoon, Champi is still packing winds of nearly 200 kmh and will bring torrential rain.
One person has died and thousands have been evacuated as Taiwan prepares for a possible direct hit.
This environment story centres on Taiwan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include El Nino-supercharged Typhoon Champi and Champi.
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