Updated On: 06 October, 2023 09:30 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies
Gusts of wind downed trees and caused damage to some buildings

A car passes by power lines downed by the high winds from Typhoon Koinu. Pic/AP
Typhoon Koinu swept southern Taiwan on Thursday, killing one person and injuring more than 300 as it brought pounding rain and record-breaking winds to the island, leading to school and office closures.
One person was killed by flying glass in the central city of Taichung and at least 304 were injured around the island, Taiwan’s fire department said. Gusts of wind downed trees and caused damage to some buildings.