10K views · 126 reactions | It's been a rough year of typhoons for Japan. If Typhoon Kong-Rey makes landfall, it will be the 8th typhoon and 9th tropical system to hit the nation. | AccuWeather | Facebook

4.8K views · 62 reactions | Toppled trees, blown-off metal roofs and damaged cars were seen across Taipei on Friday after Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall the day before. The city government said that as of 11 p.m. Thursday, it received 390 reports of damage to essential services and infrastructure, 318 cases of building damage, and 307 incidents involving fallen or unsafe billboards. An estimated 2,000 roadside trees had also been uprooted. | Focus Taiwan | Facebook

Typhoon Kong-rey has slammed into Taiwan, bringing record winds and fresh damage in what's proven to be a stormy year. | TaiwanPlus News