Typhoon Danas hits Taiwan: 2 killed, hundreds injured; international flights cancelled

Typhoon Danas struck Taiwan’s west coast, resulting in two fatalities and nearly 500 injuries. The storm, with gusts reaching 222 kilometers per hour, made a rare landfall in Chiayi County, leaving almost 400,000 households without power. Torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding, leading to evacuations and travel disruptions, marking it as one of the most disruptive storms in recent years.