Taiwan Braces For Typhoon Trami

Taipei: Taiwan is bracing for Typhoon Trami, which could be among the strongest storms of the year by the time it hits the island later this week, authorities said on Monday. As of Monday morning, the storm was still building in strength in the western Pacific near the Philippines and was due to reach super typhoon size before the end of the day, reports CNN. It was expected to hit Taiwan on Friday or Saturday at a strength equivalent to a Category 4 or 5 hurricane with winds of up to 270 kph. (IANS)