US EditionTaiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
Taiwan evacuated 8,326 residents, mainly in flood-prone eastern Hualien County, and closed schools ahead of Tropical Storm Fung-Wong's arrival, which caused record rains and flooding.
- Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people due to Typhoon Fung-wong, which caused heavy flooding and injuries, especially in Yilan and Hualien.
- The typhoon brought neck-high floods to parts of Yilan, prompting soldiers to assist in rescues.
- Yilan received 794 millimeters of rain, impairing drainage systems, according to officials.
- Typhoon Fung-wong followed a deadly storm in the Philippines, which resulted in 27 fatalities.
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Taiwan evacuates residents trapped by flooding as tropical storm approaches
Taiwan evacuated more than 8,000 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools ahead of the arrival of tropical storm Fung-wong. In Yilan County, rescue workers ferried people using boats and amphibious vehicles after torrential rains triggered severe flooding, and residents worked to clear debris and water from their homes.
More than 8,300 people were brought to safety before the storm. In most southern areas of the island, schools and shops remained closed.
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