A Taipei pedestrian struggles with his umbrella as he takes cover from Typhoon Nock-Ten.
A Taipei pedestrian struggles with his umbrella as he takes cover from Typhoon Nock-Ten on October 25, 2004. Strong winds and heavy rain lashed Taiwan on Monday as Typhoon Nock-Ten bore down on the island's eastern shore, forcing schools and businesses in the capital Taipei and other regions to close. REUTERS/Richard Chung MK/CP