Taiwan Repairs Storm Damage

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Many homes regained electricity.

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

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Read and understand · 1/2Which damage does this report identify? Rail tunnels and station platforms Airport terminals and runways Trees and power lines

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Trees and power lines. Both are named in the opening.

Clue: After Champi brushed Taiwan’s northeast coast on Saturday, authorities reported one death and 527 injuries. Fallen trees and damaged power lines disrupted daily life.

Read and understand · 2/2What continued despite restored electricity? School and office closures in some areas A new closure of every Taiwanese school A complete end to all disruption

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School and office closures in some areas. The second paragraph contrasts recovery and closures.

Clue: Most affected homes had electricity restored. Parts of northern and central Taiwan kept schools and offices closed for another day despite the weakening storm.

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Electricity returned to most affected homes, but some school and office closures continued.

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