TAIPEI: As Taiwan braced for Typhoon Haikui’s arrival on Sunday( Sep 3 ), which is expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds to the south and east of the island, domestic flights were canceled, and nearly 3, 000 people were evacuated.
Later on Sunday afternoon, counties and cities in the east and south of Taiwan are expected to cancel classes and declare a day off for employees as Haikui is predicted to reach the region’s mountainous and sparsely populated far east.
Compared to Typhoon Saola, which struck Hong Kong and Guangdong in southeastern China on Saturday, Haikui is a much weaker surprise. According to Tropical Storm Risk, Haikui is just anticipated to be a Category 1 or Category 2 storms when it hits Taiwan.
According to the Taiwanese state, 2, 868 citizens have already left communities, mostly in the south and east.
All planes on Sunday were canceled by Taiwan’s two major home carriers, UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines, as well as ferry service to offshore territories.
Only 25 foreign planes were canceled for Sunday, which was less of a disturbance.
To assist with disaster relief and evacuation efforts, the military has gathered troops and supplies.
Haikui is anticipated to enter China via the Taiwan Strait after traveling through southeastern Taiwan.