Overview

• Taiwan's fire department reports at least 14 deaths in Guangfu, Hualien after a lake blocked by landslides overflowed, sweeping through the community.
• Authorities say roughly 124 people are missing and dozens are injured, with casualty figures expected to change as large search-and-rescue operations continue.
• Hong Kong raised its No. 10 typhoon signal and the airport saw widespread disruptions, with hundreds of flights canceled and Cathay Pacific warning more than 500 could be scrapped.
• Guangdong officials suspended classes, halted some public transport and stopped outdoor work as the storm approached the South China coast.
• Meteorological agencies measured winds up to about 220 km/h and regional reports put the broader death toll at least at 20, including at least six in the Philippines, while forecasters expect some weakening to the west.