Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan killing at least two people

Typhoon Krathon made landfall on Thursday in Taiwan’s major port city of Kaohsiung, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to the island’s south.

Trees were brought down by high winds and roads were flooded, prompting the closure of schools and businesses. At least two people died in the storm and thousands have been evacuated.

The typhoon was forecast to move slowly north and weaken into a tropical depression by Friday before it reaches the capital, Taipei. It was expected to then…