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Champi Disrupts Travel Across Taiwan

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Reuters reported that Taiwan cancelled 262 domestic flights and 717 international flights on October 23. Schools and offices closed across most of the island.

Although Champi was weakening, forecasters still warned of powerful winds and heavy rain. Its exact path remained uncertain.

A downward trend in storm strength does not establish harmless conditions. Travel disruption and physical harm are also different measures. Read a cancellation total as affected services rather than a casualty count, and keep the forecast tied to its report date.

Editorial correction, 26 October 2026: We reviewed source attribution, wording and reading practice, correcting unsupported claims where needed. This is a retrospective archive review; the original publication date is retained.

Source: Sources checked 26 October 2026. https://www.marketscreener.com/news/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-champi-hundreds-of-flights-cancelled-ce785cdede88f322

Read and practise

1. What does weakening mean here?

   1. The storm has already disappeared
   2. All cancelled flights must immediately resume
   3. Strength is falling, but hazards may remain

2. What does the cancellation total count?

   1. Affected flight services
   2. Injured passengers
   3. Homes without electricity

Your turn

Explain why a weakening storm may still disrupt travel.

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