🌪️ Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Taiwan: Heavy Rains, Power Outages & Evacuations
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| Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Taiwan: Heavy Rains, Power Outages & Evacuations |
🚨 Southern Taiwan Hit Hard by Typhoon Danas
Typhoon Danas made landfall early Tuesday morning, bringing torrential rain, destructive winds, and widespread disruptions across southern Taiwan. As wind speeds surpassed 140 km/h (87 mph), thousands of homes lost power, transportation systems were paralyzed, and coastal towns faced emergency evacuations.
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, avoid flooded areas, and follow official guidance as the storm continues to move northeast.
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| Affected Areas |
📍 Affected Areas
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Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Tainan are experiencing the worst of the storm, with rainfall exceeding 350 mm in 24 hours.
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More than 75,000 households are currently without electricity.
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Landslides have been reported in mountainous areas, cutting off several remote villages.
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All schools and government offices in the region remain closed.
🛑 Transportation Chaos
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High-speed rail services between Tainan and Taichung have been suspended.
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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport canceled over 120 domestic and international flights.
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Ferry services to offshore islands have been halted until further notice.
🧭 Government Response
Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) has issued red-level alerts, and disaster response teams are deployed in every affected district. Over 5,000 people have been relocated to emergency shelters, and rescue crews are on standby for flash floods and structural collapses.
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| Government Response |
President Tsai Ing-wen urged citizens via a national address to “prioritize safety and remain patient during the restoration process.”
🌊 Rising Coastal Threat
Meteorologists are particularly concerned about storm surges in low-lying coastal towns, which could coincide with high tide later today. Sea levels may rise by 2 to 3 meters, posing serious flood risks to ports and fisheries.
🧠 Expert Insight
“Typhoon Danas is not the strongest storm we’ve seen, but the combination of slow movement and sustained rainfall makes it especially dangerous for landslides and flash flooding,”— Dr. Wei-Ling Chen, Meteorologist at Taiwan National University
📌 Safety Tips for Residents
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Avoid all unnecessary travel
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Charge phones and conserve battery power
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Store drinking water in case of outages
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Stay informed through official weather alerts and local radio stations
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