Taipei, Oct. 11 (CNA) The sea warning for Tropical Storm Kompasu could be lifted before noon Tuesday if it continues on its current projected path, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporterAlthough Tropical Storm Kompasu did not make landfall in Taiwan, heavy rain and strong winds brought by the cyclone disrupted travel on the final day of the Double Ten National Day long weekend, and caused work and school cancelations in some townships.
Although Tropical Storm Kompasu did not make landfall in Taiwan, heavy rain and strong winds brought by the cyclone disrupted travel on the final day of the Double Ten National Day long weekend, and caused work and school cancelations in some townships.
The Hualien County Government canceled work and school in Hsiulin (秀林) and Wanrong (萬榮) townships last night, while the Taitung County Government made a similar announcement for Green Island (綠島) and Orchid Island (Lanyu, 蘭嶼).
Forty-six ferry services between Taiwan proper and outlying islands, as well as 48 domestic flights, were canceled, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said.
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Staff Writer, with CNA /The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning for Tropical Storm Kompasu at 8:30pm yesterday as the storm continues to move west toward the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines.