
Weakened but Powerful Typhoon Krathon Strikes Taiwan, Leaving Two Dead
A weakened but unusual Typhoon Krathon struck southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, leaving two dead and forcing the island to shut down for a second consecutive day. Hundreds of flights were grounded, and financial markets remained closed. Krathon, downgraded to a Category 1 storm, made landfall around midday in Kaohsiung, a major port city. Despite its…