Typhoon Koinu wreaks havoc in Taiwan with record-breaking winds

Typhoon Koinu brushed past southern Taiwan, causing heavy rain, strong winds, and localized damage. One person was killed, 304 were injured, and millions of people missed work and school. The typhoon made landfall as a category four storm but weakened as it moved towards China's Guangdong province. The heaviest rain fell in mountainous and sparsely populated areas, but the major southern port city of Kaohsiung was also affected. Most cities and counties declared a day off, while Taipei remained unaffected.