Typhoon Krathon strikes Philippine islands near Taiwan, causing outages and evacuations

Typhoon Krathon struck a remote group of Philippine islands near Taiwan on Monday, causing power and communication outages. The typhoon hit the Batanes province with winds of 170 kilometers per hour, prompting evacuations of 27 families. Authorities in Taiwan are preparing for the typhoon's arrival, closing schools and evacuating over 800 people. Rain began in Taipei, with warnings for strong winds and heavy rain expected across the island. Krathon is currently a medium-strength typhoon, but its intensity may increase as it moves over the South China Sea. Officials are urging vigilance as the storm approaches.