1:57 am, Sunday, 5 October 2025

Taiwan counts dead and missing after storm deluge

Sarakhon Report

Rescues in Hualien county

Taiwanese authorities reported fatalities and scores missing after a barrier lake overflowed during the typhoon’s passage, inundating mountain communities in Hualien. Crews deployed helicopters and heavy equipment to reopen roads and reach isolated towns.

Warnings as system moves on

Officials said unstable slopes and swollen rivers could trigger secondary disasters even after the storm center moved away. Evacuation orders remained for high-risk zones while engineers inspected bridges and reservoirs.

05:52:15 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Taiwan counts dead and missing after storm deluge

05:52:15 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Rescues in Hualien county

Taiwanese authorities reported fatalities and scores missing after a barrier lake overflowed during the typhoon’s passage, inundating mountain communities in Hualien. Crews deployed helicopters and heavy equipment to reopen roads and reach isolated towns.

Warnings as system moves on

Officials said unstable slopes and swollen rivers could trigger secondary disasters even after the storm center moved away. Evacuation orders remained for high-risk zones while engineers inspected bridges and reservoirs.