Typhoon Haikui Leaves Trail Of Destruction In Taiwan, 7,000 Evacuated

A typhoon moved across Taiwan on Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, accelerating winds and plunging thousands of households into darkness after the first big storm to hit the island directly in four years made landfall. More than 7,000 people were evacuated from high-risk areas, while hundreds of flights were cancelled and businesses closed in preparation for the storm. According to reports, more than 40 people were injured in the storm.