Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Krathon heads for Taiwan

Thousands of people have been evacuated (AP)

An approaching typhoon bringing strong winds and torrential rainfall to Taiwan has killed two people and injured dozens of others over the past few days, leading to the evacuation of thousands from low-lying or mountainous areas.

At least 70 people were injured and one person died due to weather conditions attributed to Typhoon Krathon, Taiwan’s fire department said.