The third typhoon to hit Taiwan this month killed at least four people and injured hundreds more Thursday. Typhoon Megi, packing winds of more than 100 mph, raked the island, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions.
Reuters reported schools and offices were shut and the north-south bullet train suspended services.
Air travel also was disrupted and financial markets were closed.
Emergency officials said at least 329 people were injured and more than 14,000 evacuated. Some 3 million households were without power and more than 72,000 were without water.