Taiwan closes schools and evacuates residents as Typhoon Krathon approaches

Taiwan has closed schools and offices and evacuated hundreds of residents as Typhoon Krathon approaches. The storm is expected to hit the western coast, particularly the city of Kaohsiung, on Wednesday morning. Over 500 people were moved from landslide-prone areas, and nearly 40,000 troops are on standby for rescue efforts. The typhoon is bringing maximum winds of 198 kph and heavy rainfall, with up to 80 centimeters expected in mountainous regions. Typhoon Krathon has already caused damage in the northern Philippines, displacing nearly 2,000 people and damaging infrastructure. Local reports indicate one fatality due to a downed power line.