In Taiwan, at least four people died, 74 injured, while three missing after continuous heavy rainfall lashed over central and southern part. According to local reports, the region experienced a daily precipitation of over 200 millimetres. The island’s emergency operations center said that nearly 6000 people have been evacuated so far, and a total of 140 instances of road and tunnel closures and 124 cases of falling rocks have been reported. Power outages have affected hundreds of households, while multiple regions have issued red alerts for landslides.
The meteorological department has forecast that heavy downpours may continue in the central and southern parts of the island today. Meanwhile, torrential rains have battered multiple parts of China, triggering road collapses, resident evacuations and heightened flood risks, as authorities raised emergency response levels and warned of further downpours. Emergency crews have been deployed to repair damaged roads, while local officials urged residents to remain vigilant against potential flash floods and landslides, with more rain forecast in the coming days.
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