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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Taiwan: Aftermath Left by Super Typhoon Ragasa in Guangfu, Hualien

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Taiwan on Tuesday, September 23, unleashing strong winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage. At least 17 people have been confirmed dead, and rescue operations are still ongoing. This video shows the aftermath in Guangfu Township, Hualien.

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Taiwan: At Least 14 Dead as Typhoon Ragasa Brings Severe Weather

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Taiwan on Tuesday, September 23, unleashing strong winds and heavy rainfall. In the eastern county of Hualien, at least 14 people were killed and 124 are missing due to flooding. Flights were also canceled due to the severe weather.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Leaves Trail of Damage, 1 Missing and 112 Injured

Typhoon Podul battered Taiwan’s southern and eastern regions on August 13, toppling trees and damaging property. As it moved away, authorities reported one person missing and 112 injured amid the severe weather.

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Taiwan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding Across Taichung, Disrupting Traffic

Heavy rain triggered by southwesterly winds caused flooding across Taichung starting Tuesday night, July 30, and continuing into the next day. Flooded roads disrupted traffic, and several schools were closed due to severe weather.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Tainan

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi City's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on July 6, 2025, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

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Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Shalu District, Taichung 2

Heavy rain from a low-pressure system caused flooding in Taichung’s Shalu District, urging drivers to proceed with caution.

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Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Shalu District, Taichung

Heavy rain from a low-pressure system caused flooding in Taichung’s Shalu District, urging drivers to proceed with caution.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

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Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Changhua

Heavy rainfall hit Changhua on Tuesday, July 8, causing flooding across the county. Level one flood alerts were issued for multiple towns. People were also warned about landslides, swollen rivers, and other rain-related threats.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 2

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The video shows the aftermath left by the typhoon in Taibao City, Chiayi.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The video shows the aftermath left by the typhoon in Cigu District, Tainan.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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Taiwan: Thunderstorms Strike Several Cities, Bringing Heavy Rain, Hail, and Lightning

Thunderstorms struck Taiwan on Tuesday, March 4, with heavy rainfall, hail, and a lightning threat across the island.

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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.

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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.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 9

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Two people have reportedly died due to the typhoon. Authorities closed schools, offices, and financial markets, evacuated thousands of people, and suspended flights and train services.

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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.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 7

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.

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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.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 6

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.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 4

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 man holding a window to prevent it from shattering during a power outage in Hualien County.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 2

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, 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 street with strong rain and strong gusts in Yuli Township, Hualien County.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 3

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 heavy rain and strong winds in Hualien County.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall In Taitung

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, 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.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 13

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. At least four deaths and more than 600 injuries have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 9

Typhoon Krathon, a Category 1 storm, made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, leaving at least two people dead.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 7

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to trees in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 8

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a landslide caused by the typhoon on Xinfeng Street in Keelung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 12

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. All domestic flights and more than 230 international flights were canceled, financial markets were closed, and at least two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 5

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to buildings and trees in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 6

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to trees in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 4

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to buildings in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 3

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damaged trees and debris on the street in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 11

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. All domestic flights and more than 230 international flights were canceled, financial markets were closed, and at least two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 9

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. All domestic flights and more than 230 international flights were canceled, financial markets were closed, and at least two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 10

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. All domestic flights and more than 230 international flights were canceled, financial markets were closed, and at least two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 6

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 5

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 7

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 8

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 2

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a downed tree blocking a road in in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 4

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a destroyed convenience store in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall 4

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung around noon on Thursday, October 3. Even before its formal arrival, the typhoon had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage such as downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power outages. This video shows a motorcycle navigating through the flooded Dongxin Road in Keelung, northern Taiwan in the morning.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 3

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 2

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

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