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Taiwan Grounds Flights as Champi Approaches

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Taiwan's flight cancellations totalled 979 on Friday, according to transport ministry figures reported by Reuters. Widespread school and office closures accompanied the disruption.

Champi had weakened, but hazardous weather remained forecast. Forecasters said landfall could not be excluded.

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

Read and practise

1. Which event explains the transport restrictions?

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

2. Which reading of the forecast is justified?

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

Your turn

Explain why this report cannot guarantee tomorrow’s travel conditions.

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