Taiwan: Motorbike rider blown away by typhoon

Video. Taiwan: Motorbike rider blown away by typhoon

Motor biker blown off his bike by strong wind and then nearly hit by flying debris. Finally, he gets up and runs off

Motor biker blown off his bike by strong wind and then nearly hit by flying debris. Finally, he gets up and runs off

Typhoon Meranti hit Taiwan causing major flooding and damage. Around 117,666 households were left without any power as strong winds and heavy downpours battered the island, according to Taiwan Power Company.

Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau said it was the strongest typhoon to make landfall on Taiwan in 21 years.

The storm brought winds of 216 km per hour and waves up to 12 metres high off the eastern coast of Taiwan.