Thousands evacuated, businesses closed in southern Taiwan as torrential rain continues
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Taiwan is still recovering from Typhoon Danas, which struck the island's densely-populated west coast with record winds.
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TAIPEI - Torrential rains lashed southern Taiwan for a second day on July 29, forcing some 3,000 people to evacuate and businesses and schools to close, as the authorities warned of “intense” rainfall of up to 90cm in the coming days.
Flooding triggered by a depression has submerged streets and buildings in several towns and villages across southern Taiwan this week. Nine people have been injured and 88 rescued from inundated buildings and cars so far, according to official data.
The Central Weather Administration forecast up to 0.9m of rainfall in mountainous areas of the south over the coming days and warned that “intense” rainfall could trigger more flooding and landslides.
Taiwan is still recovering from Typhoon Danas,
In the southern city of Tainan, dozens of people were evacuated from houses damaged by Danas, while Taiwan TV footage showed residents in Chiayi County wading through waterlogged roads, pushing scooters, and navigating around inundated buildings. REUTERS
