A powerful typhoon, Kong-rey, made landfall on the main island of Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Taiwan’s Central Meteorological Administration says the typhoon has been moving northwest after making landfall in eastern Taitung County on Thursday around 1:40 p.m. local time. The storm is expected to pass through Taiwan and reach the Taiwan Strait in the evening.

Rain and winds have intensified as the storm approaches. Authorities say a 56-year-old woman was killed when a falling tree crushed a small truck in central Nantou County.

At least 73 people have been injured in wide areas, including Taichung City and Changhua County in central Taiwan.

On Thursday, in all cities and counties, local authorities took action, urging people not to travel to work or school.

In the northern city of Taipei, bus stops and stations were deserted even during the morning rush hour.

More than 30 percent of international flights and flights between Taiwan and China have been cancelled, along with all flights between Taiwan and other islands.

Weather authorities are urging residents to remain on high alert as strong winds and heavy rain are likely to continue into Friday morning.