Taiwan issues rain and strong wind alerts for Typhoon Koinu that's approaching

4/10/2023 7:12

        Taiwan issued a weather alert as Typhoon Koinu is approaching and may make landfall later this week, bringing gales and downpours to the southeastern parts of the island.
        
        The weather bureau put out a land warning on Tuesday after issuing a sea alert late Monday.
        
        Koinu was moving northwest with sustained winds of 162 kph (101 mph) near its center, according to the bureau.
        
        Forecasters expected it to bring strong winds and downpours to southern and eastern parts of Taiwan early today and potentially make landfall in the southeastern part of the island on tomorrow.
        
        Beaches in Kenting National Park, in the southern tip of Taiwan, were closed to the public on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the local authorities in the southeastern Taitung County listed several coastal and mountainous areas as potential hazard zones.
        
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