Taipei:At least one person has died and dozens have been injured as Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, causing significant disruptions to air traffic, as reported by the Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC).

According to Anadolu Agency – English, authorities in Taiwan, which has a population of approximately 24 million, ordered the closure of schools and offices across the island, excluding Taitung County and the outlying islands of Penghu and Matsu. This decision was made in response to the impending typhoon.

The fatality occurred in Liuqiu Township, located in southern Pingtung County. The severe weather conditions, including heavy storms and rainfall, led to traffic and other accidents, resulting in injuries to 94 people, among them two foreigners, as confirmed by the CEOC.

The approaching typhoon has also necessitated the evacuation of nearly 1,300 individuals to safer locations, primarily in Hualien County on the island's eastern coast.

The Civil Aviation Administration reported that 977 flights have been canceled since Thursday night due to the typhoon. This includes 262 domestic flights and 715 international and cross-strait flights, alongside the suspension of 96 ferry sailings across 10 routes.