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.

US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

Taiwan: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Taitung

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan at around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. The quake had a depth of about 11.9 km and shook buildings as far away as Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The video shows a store shelf shaking in Chiayi City, about 130 kilometers northwest of Taitung County.

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.

Taiwan: Rain And Winds Pick Up As Typhoon Krathon Approaches

Rain and winds started to pick up in Taipei on Monday, September 30 as Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan.

Taiwan: Big Rocks Line Road In Hualien As Cluster Of Quakes Hit

A cluster of around 200 quakes rattled Hualien on Monday through to Tuesday, April 23. Some of the stronger tremors were also felt in Taipei. The quakes were believed to be aftershocks of the M7.4 (USGS) strong earthquake last April 3.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 9

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video taken at Taipei Songshan Airport shows the moment when the quake hit.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 4

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a traffic light shaking in Taipei.

Taiwan, China to share weather, quake data

Taiwan, China to share weather, quake data

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Chen Deming (L), head of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, and Lin Join-sane, head of Taiwan's semiofficial Straits Exchange Foundation, shake hands in Taipei on Feb. 27, 2014. They signing of deals on sharing weather data will allow both sides instant access to weather data of the Taiwan Strait and neighboring areas to better forecast the weather.