Floods Swamp Hualien, Hundreds Trapped

At least 15 killed as typhoon rains cause deadly flooding in Taiwan

At least 15 people were killed in Taiwan on Tuesday after a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed during torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s outer bands.

Floods swamp Hualien, hundreds trapped

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2 dead, 3 missing after barrier lake overflow in Hualien - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, Sept. 23 (CNA) Two people died and three others went missing Tuesday after floodwaters from the Matai'an Creek Barrier Lake surged into Guangfu Township, Hualien County, officials said.

Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves Taiwan town swamped in mud

Residents in Taiwan’s eastern town of Guangfu waded through ankle-deep mud and damaged homes, a day after Super Typhoon Ragasa caused a barrier lake to overflow, deluging the township.

Super Typhoon Ragasa video: Harrowing footage of vehicles swept away by a massive landslide in Taiwan

A colossal landslide has turned a river into a torrent of mud, sweeping away cars, destroying homes and bridges, and leaving communities cut off from communication. The emergency continues, and rescuers are racing against time to recover the missing.In a matter of seconds, the unthinkable happened: a gigantic landslide plunged from the top of the nearby mountains, sweeping away everything in its path and turning the peaceful Liwu River in Hualie…