Taiwan: Heavy Rain Batters Taipei, Triggering Flash Floods and Lightning Strike

Heavy rain triggered widespread flooding across Taipei on Friday, June 19, injuring two construction workers who were struck by lightning at a worksite in Zhongzheng District.

Taiwan: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead of Landfall

The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning on Tuesday, November 11, as Typhoon Fung-wong approached southern Taiwan. Mass evacuations were carried out for residents in the eastern part of the country, with the storm expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung or Pingtung by Wednesday evening or night. This video shows flooding situation on Yangjin Highway in New Taipei City.

Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey 2

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 8

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall, and leaving at least one person dead. Authorities closed schools, offices, and financial markets, evacuated thousands of people, and suspended flights and train services. The video shows downed trees being cleared from the streets of Taipei's Da'an District on Friday morning.

Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 5

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well. This video shows a swollen river in New Taipei City.