Typhoon Krathon makes landfall on Taiwan, packing fierce winds and torrential rain

A man pushes a motorbike through a flooded road as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, Oct. 3, 2024. A fallen sign lies on the pavement as as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, Oct. 3, 2024.

Typhoon Krathon made landfall Thursday in the major port city of Kaohsiung, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to southern and southeastern parts of Taiwan, according to weather authorities.