Typhoon Champi Disrupts Flights and Operations in Taiwan
Source reports published 22 Oct 2026, 6:42 pm – 23 Oct 2026, 1:00 pm AEST
Super Typhoon Champi caused widespread disruption in Taiwan, leading to the cancellation of numerous flights and the closure of schools and businesses. Authorities initiated evacuation efforts and deployed military personnel to assist with rescue operations.
What happened
- Airlines in Hong Kong cancelled or rescheduled more than a dozen flights to and from Taiwan and Japan due to Super Typhoon Champi.
- HK Express cancelled 10 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan on Friday, with six serving Taipei and two each serving Taichung and Kaohsiung.
- Four other flights serving Taichung and Kaohsiung were postponed until Saturday, notifying passengers via email.
- Across Taiwan, most shops and schools were shut on Friday as the typhoon approached, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.
- One person was killed after being swept away by waves, and dozens were injured.
- The Central Weather Administration forecast up to 90 centimetres of rain from Thursday to Saturday, with northeastern Taiwan being hardest hit.
- Thousands of military personnel were on standby for rescue efforts.
- More than 1,200 people had been evacuated from their homes ahead of the storm.
- A spokesperson for the Central Weather Administration, Lu Kuo-chen, stated that if the typhoon slowed down, its impact would last longer.
- Some businesses installed sandbags or metal barriers to prevent flooding.
Original reporting
- South China Morning Post: Super Typhoon Champi: Hong Kong airlines cancel at least 12 Taiwan, Japan flights
2026-10-22T08:42:48+00:00 - France 24 English: Taiwan shuts down schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches
2026-10-23T03:00:54+00:00