VOICED : Sureste de Taiwan se paraliza al paso del supertifon Meranti

Typhoon Meranti, the strongest storm in 21 years, paralyzed Taiwan with severe winds and torrential rain. Hengchun experienced record-breaking winds of 234 km/h. The storm led to school closures, power outages affecting over 300,000 homes, and the cancellation of more than 300 flights. Approximately 1,500 people were evacuated from high-risk areas as Meranti moved northwest through the Taiwan Strait.

What was the significance of Typhoon Meranti in Taiwan's recent history?

• It was the longest-lasting storm in history.

• It caused the most rainfall in a century.

• It was the first storm to hit Taiwan in a decade.

• It was the strongest storm in 21 years.

Where were the strongest winds recorded during Typhoon Meranti?

• Kaohsiung

• Taipei

• Hengchun

• Tainan

How many homes were affected by power outages due to Typhoon Meranti?

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

Approximately how many people were evacuated from risk areas during the typhoon?

• 1,500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 500

In which direction was Typhoon Meranti moving as it passed through the Taiwan Strait?

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southeast