Taiwan warns of storm surge from Typhoon Krathon, mobilizes troops — taiwansnews.net latest rss headlines

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan mobilized nearly 40,000 troops on Tuesday to be on standby for rescue efforts as powerful Typhoon Krathon approached its populous southwest coast, which is bracing for a storm surge.As the typhoon approached, helicopters lifted to safety 19 sailors forced to abandon ship when it took on water.Some flights were canceled, a rail line was closed and in the major port city of Kaohsi

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan mobilized nearly 40,000 troops on Tuesday to be on standby for rescue efforts as powerful Typhoon Krathon approached its populous southwest coast, which is bracing for a storm surge.

As the typhoon approached, helicopters lifted to safety 19 sailors forced to abandon ship when it took on water.

Some flights were canceled, a rail line was closed and in the major port city of Kaohsi

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