Krathon downgraded to tropical storm, still battering Taiwan

Typhoon Krathon was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday afternoon, as had weakened, but heavy rains and strong winds were forecast to continue across most of Taiwan Thursday night, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

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