Typhoon Jami Leaves Thousands Without Power in Taiwan as Storm Moves to China and Japan

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Taiwan authorities are restoring electricity to tens of thousands of homes after Typhoon Jami made landfall on the island with severe impacts. Temporary structures for Taoist ceremonies collapsed due to strong winds in Jilong on October 24. Approximately 56,000 households remain without power as heavy rain recorded nearly 24 centimeters (9.4 inches) in Miaoli County. Over 5,000 people were evacuated, with one death and more than 500 injuries reported. The storm, influenced by El Niño, previously reached super typhoon status with peak winds near 300 km/h but slowed to 120 km/h on Saturday. China has issued warnings for Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and other regions, suspending some train services and evacuating tens of thousands in Shanghai. Japan reported two injuries in Okinawa, where dozens of flights were cancelled. Meteorological officials warn that strong winds and waves persist around Taiwan as the storm moves north.