Super Typhoon Maria Spurs Heavy Rain, Wind Warnings for Taiwan
- Island’s weather bureau may issue sea warning Monday afternoon
- Precautionary measures advised as the storm heads for landfall
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A fierce typhoon is headed in the direction of Taiwan, spurring warnings over extreme weather that risks shuttering schools, businesses and the stock exchange.
Super Typhoon Maria could bring strong winds and heavy rains to northern and central Taiwan in the coming days, Central Weather Bureau specialist Judy Wuu told reporters on Monday. Taipei, the political and business capital, is on the island’s northern tip.