Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan as 4,000 evacuate due to heavy rain and flooding

A typhoon is moving toward Taiwan, prompting the evacuation of about 4,000 people from low-lying and mountainous areas. Heavy rainfall has already caused significant flooding, with Taitung County receiving over 3 feet of rain in four days. Typhoon Krathon is expected to make landfall early Thursday on Taiwan's west coast, an area that typically does not experience such storms. The typhoon has maximum winds of 173 kph (108 mph) and has already led to school closures and canceled flights. Authorities have warned residents to stay away from flood-prone areas. In the Philippines, the typhoon has already caused four deaths and displaced over 5,000 people.