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Storm Stops Flights in Taiwan

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Taiwan cancelled 979 flights on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached, Reuters reported. Almost all schools and offices closed.

The storm was getting weaker, but strong winds and heavy rain were still expected. Forecasters could not rule out the storm reaching land.

Source: Reuters, 2026-10-23. https://www.marketscreener.com/news/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-champi-hundreds-of-flights-cancelled-ce785cdede88f322

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1. Why were flights cancelled?

   1. A completed airport expansion
   2. An approaching typhoon
   3. A new school timetable

2. Was the weaker storm certainly safe?

   1. Yes; weakening removed all danger
   2. Yes; its path was already certain
   3. No; dangerous weather was still expected

Your turn

Why should a traveller check a new flight update?

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