Super Typhoon Krathon Forces Rail, Road Closures in Eastern Taiwan

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Super Typhoon Krathon has forced rail and road closures in Hualien and Taitung counties on Taiwan's east coast. Local officials have cancelled work and school, urging residents to stay inside as forecasts predict more rain and wind ahead.

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00:00Eastern Taiwan is also heavily affected by Super Typhoon Gatun, with rail services suspended

00:06in Taitung and Hualien counties.

00:08Heavy rain and landslides caused partial closures of rail services on Monday.

00:13Transportation officials also closed at least 15 bridges and sections of roads.

00:18Flights in and out of local airports have also been canceled.

00:22Officials in Hualien and Taitung are urging people to stay home and brace for more rain

00:28and wind, canceling classes and all non-essential work.

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