YILAN, Taiwan — Five-meter waves pounded Taiwan's shores on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey drew near, with forecasters expecting the storm to strengthen further before hitting the island as one of the most powerful in years.
Kong-rey's winds were already sustaining maximum speeds of 240 kilometers (150 miles) per hour as it approached Taiwan, the United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest update.
WALL OF WATER Strong waves break along the coast of Yilan County as Super Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Taiwan on Oct. 30, 2024. AFP PHOTO