Taiwan Suspends Work, Transport, and Classes as Typhoon Haikui Slams Into the Island

People struggle to walk against gusts of wind generated by Typhoon Haikui in Taipei, Taiwan, on Sept. 3, 2023. Chiang Ying-ying/AP Photo

BEIJING—Much of southern Taiwan came to a standstill Sunday as Typhoon Haikui churned over towns and farmland. Residents were urged to stay home and flights, rail transport, ferry services, classes, and outdoor events were suspended, but there were no reports of injuries or serious damage.

The storm made landfall in Taitung county on the Pacific-facing east coast around 3 p.m. (0700 GMT) Sunday, bringing sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph) and gusts of 190 kph (120 mph).