Taipei: Taiwanese authorities have evacuated more than 3,000 people and issued a land warning as Typhoon Fung Wong approaches the island, bringing the threat of heavy rain and strong winds to its eastern and southern regions. Officials say the storm, although weakening after passing through the Philippines, still poses serious risks of flooding and landslides.

The Central Weather Administration of Taiwan reported that the typhoon is expected to make landfall near the southwestern city of Kaohsiung on Wednesday before crossing the island and moving out through the eastern counties of Taitung and Hualien. Schools and offices have been closed in Hualien and Yilan, while rescue teams and local authorities are on standby to respond to any emergency situations.

President Lai Ching Te urged pe

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