Taiwan has revised the death toll from Super Typhoon Ragasa, with authorities now reporting 14 confirmed deaths. The disaster struck when torrential rains caused a barrier lake in the mountains to overflow, sending a devastating wall of water into a small town in remote Hualien county. This natural calamity took residents by surprise and left emergency services scrambling to respond.
Search and Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue teams continue to search for 33 people who remain missing after the typhoon’s destruction. Officials have increased support for affected areas, deploying additional resources for search and rescue missions. The government urges residents to stay alert and heed official warnings as recovery and cleanup efforts progress.
Impact on Hualien County
The flooding has severely impacted infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods in Hualien county. Relief organizations and local authorities work tirelessly to assist displaced families and restore normalcy. As investigations continue, the focus remains on finding the missing and ensuring the safety of survivors.
