Taiwan Faces Damage After Champi

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Weaker winds did not mean no damage.

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Source: Reuters via CNA, 2026-10-24.

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Read and understand · 1/2What damage does the story describe? Damaged trains and closed rail tunnels Brought down trees and cut electricity Flooded aircraft and closed runways

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Brought down trees and cut electricity. The first paragraph identifies both effects.

Clue: Typhoon Champi passed Taiwan early on Saturday. Officials reported one death and 527 injuries. Strong winds brought down trees and cut electricity.

Read and understand · 2/2Did getting power back mean every school opened? Yes, every school opened The story says all schools lost electricity No, some stayed closed

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No, some stayed closed. Some schools remained closed.

Clue: Most homes that lost power were connected again. Some schools and offices stayed closed for a second day, even as the storm became weaker.

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