# Typhoon Qiabi impact on Taiwan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/typhoon-qiabi-impact-on-taiwan
> Updated: 2026-10-23T03:04:41.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Typhoon Qiabi, the 29th typhoon of the year, was forecasted to intensify as it moved west-northwest through warm waters. While early meteorological models showed conflicting paths regarding a direct hit on Taiwan, warnings were issued for unstable weather, heavy rain, and potential long waves along various coasts.

As the storm progressed, the typhoon caused widespread disruptions across Taiwan. Significant impacts included the suspension of outpatient services, surgeries, and examinations at several major medical facilities in Yilan and Kaohsiung, such as National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital and the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital system. Additionally, the Ministry of Examination was forced to reschedule portions of the 115th Civil Service Examination.

## Claims

- Typhoon Qiabi caused Yilan County to announce work and school closures. (single source)
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital suspended all outpatient services at Lanyang and Xinmin campuses on October 24. (single source)
- Emergency services and dialysis at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital remain operational. (single source)
- The Ministry of Examination rescheduled the Social Worker category oral exam from October 24 to October 26. (single source)
- Kaohsiung City announced work and school closures due to the typhoon. (single source)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital system suspended outpatient clinics and surgeries in Kaohsiung on October 23. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Taiwan services and exams disrupted by Typhoon Qiabi

Typhoon Qiabi has caused school and work closures in Taiwan, leading to suspended outpatient services at major hospitals in Yilan and Kaohsiung and the rescheduling of civil service examinations.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-services-and-exams-disrupted-by-typhoon-qiabi

### 2026-10-15: Typhoon Qiabi expected to intensify and approach Taiwan

Typhoon Qiabi is intensifying and may approach Taiwan or Okinawa. Forecasts suggest potential heavy rain and unstable weather for northern and eastern Taiwan due to the typhoon's outer circulation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-qiabi-expected-to-intensify-and-approach-taiwan

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