Here is a series of photos showing the city of Taipei in essence closed for business as a result of Typhoon Sinlaku on what would normally have been a thriving weekend business day:

1) Man adjusting his umbrella on a scooter whilst waiting for the light to change at the corner of Xin Ye and Xing Xheng Roads, Taipei City, 12:30pm, Saturday, September 13; 

2) Starbucks Coffee all taped up, downtown Taipei City across from the Main Train Station on Chung Shaio, 1pm, Saturday, September 13;

3) The Brass Monkey Pub closed for business, FuXing Road, Taipei City, 3:15pm, Saturday, September 13;

4) Fashion mannequins all taped up, FuXing Road, Taipei City, 3:30pm, Saturday, September 13;

5) Woman crossing the road across the street from the Sports Stadium, Dun Hua Blvd, Taipei City, 3:45pm, Saturday, September 13;

6) Local Taipei News Crew taking refuge from torrential rain in neighboring telephone booths, across the street from the Main Train Station on Chung Shaio, Downtown Taipei City, 1:10pm, Saturday, September 13;

7) Same news crew preparing to go live on local TV, across the street from the Main Train Station on Chung Shaio, Downtown Taipei City, 1:10pm, Saturday, September 13;

8) Same news crew reporting live from downtown Taipei, across the street from the Main Train Station on Chung Shaio, Downtown Taipei City, 1:10pm, Saturday, September 13; and

9) Master shot of same news crew live on the air, across the street from the Main Train Station on Chung Shaio, Downtown Taipei City, 1:10pm, Saturday, September 13. 

These shots were all taken the second day of the Typhoon, Saturday, Sept 13th, between doing the iReport from my apartment balcony, going to the gym (which was open for a couple of hours), and trying to find a bar that was actually open (not an easy task on Typhoon Day).