Typhoon Koinu
Typhoon Koinu made landfall in southern Taiwan on October 5, 2023.
Koinu’s landfall in Taiwan is equivalent of a category 4 storm, and some areas received up to 27 inches of rain in 48 hours after making landfall.
Koinu killed one person and injured 356 people in Taiwan before moving towards Hong Kong. Maximum sustained wind speeds were measured at 115 mph, the equivalent of a category 2 storm.
The providence of Guangdong evacuated 130,000 people due to the storm.
For more forecast information, visit the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
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