Taiwan issued a land warning on October 22 ahead of Typhoon Champi’s approach, prompting the cancellation of more than 100 flights as the storm was projected to pass near the island’s northeastern coast. Once classified as a super typhoon and among the strongest in the Pacific this year, Champi weakened slightly but continued to produce sustained winds exceeding 227 kilometers per hour near its center, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration.

At the time of the warning, the typhoon was located approximately 250 kilometers southeast of Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan. Forecasts indicated that the storm would move northward, skirting Taiwan’s northeastern shore before heading toward the Chinese coastline and later reaching southern Japan. The storm’s radius expanded to about 320 kilometers, covering a significant portion of the island, with meteorologists warning that its effects could persist for up to two days.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged residents to prepare for the storm and avoid mountainous and coastal areas. He emphasized the importance of readiness in reducing risk through a social media statement on October 22. Weather alerts included mobile warnings of waves exceeding six meters along coastal towns and forecasts for up to one meter of rainfall in northern mountainous regions, including areas near Taipei.

Taiwan’s transportation authorities reported the cancellation of 125 flights on October 22, primarily domestic routes, while the rail system remained operational. The Interior Ministry had not issued evacuation orders as of the same date. Taiwan’s experience with frequent typhoons and preparedness measures have historically kept casualties low during such events.

As Champi continued its trajectory, it was expected to pass close to Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, marking its initial impact on Japanese territory. Japanese airlines including Japan Airlines, ANA, and Skymark preemptively canceled over 100 flights from October 22 to 25, affecting more than 11,000 passengers.

Internationally, Singapore Airlines also adjusted operations, canceling four flights between Singapore and Taipei scheduled for October 23. The affected flights were SQ876, SQ877, SQ878, and SQ879, with the national carrier notifying passengers and offering rebooking or refunds. The airline advised travelers to monitor its flight status page for updates and directed those needing assistance to contact Singapore Airlines or their booking agents, depending on how their tickets were purchased.

Typhoon Champi remains under close observation as it progresses northward, with authorities in Taiwan and neighboring regions maintaining heightened readiness to mitigate the storm’s impact.