Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon nears Taiwan

Taiwan has closed schools and evacuated over 7,800 people in the south as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches. The storm, with winds of 198 km/h, is expected to make landfall near Kaohsiung on Wednesday. President Lai Ching-te warned of potential catastrophic damage. Troops are on standby for relief efforts, and residents are preparing by filling sandbags and securing their homes. Krathon has already impacted the Philippines, causing power outages and damage. In Taiwan, minor injuries have been reported, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the storm approaches.