Taiwan is accustomed to frequent tropical storms from July to October but scientists have warned climate change is increasing their intensity. TAIPEI: Authorities in southeastern Taiwan suspended some ferries and advised fishers to return to shore on Tuesday (Oct 29) as the island's weather forecaster warned approaching Typhoon Kong-rey was "rapidly" intensifying. Packing maximum wind speeds of 155kmh, the storm could make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday, the Central Weather