Typhoon Trami is gathering steam in the western Pacific near Philippines, and is expected to reach super typhoon size.
After the devastating impact of Super Typhoon Mangkhut last week, the winds are picking up in Taiwan. A tropical storm, fast-brewing into a hurricane, is expected to hit later this week.
Typhoon Trami is gathering steam in the western Pacific near Philippines, and is expected to reach super typhoon size.
The storm is due to make landfall in Taiwan on Friday or Saturday with a strength equivalent to a Category 4 or 5 hurricane with winds of up to 270 kmph, CNN reported.
Forecasts suggest that the typhoon will hit northern and central Taiwan, as well as Japan's Ryukyu Islands, but could weaken as it continues through the Pacific and interacts with some landmasses south of Taiwan.
The Central Weather Bureau has issued a heavy rain advisory for New Taipei City, Taipei City, Keelung City, Yilan County, Hualien County and Taitung County, while a strong wind advisory is in place for all of Taiwan.
This is the 24th tropical storm the country has experienced this year.