Taiwan is experiencing severe consequences from the Typhun “Cong-Ray”. As a result of a natural disaster, more than 8,600 people from areas that were threatened with floods, landslides and collapses were evacuated.
According to the Taiwanese agency CNA with reference to the Center for Operational Response to Emergencies (CEOC), 1321 people are located in 71 extraordinary shelters throughout the island. The evacuation continues in several cities and counties, including the new Taibei, Tinan, Kaosyun, Sinhu, Nantou, Pindun, Ilan, Hulyan and Titun.
Strong winds and heavy rains accompanying typhoon led to a wound of 27 people. Information about the dead has not yet been received. However, the situation remains tense, since the connection with two Czech tourists who made a hiking in the Taroco National Park was lost.
In 153 thousand houses, electricity was disabled
Typhoon caused significant destruction on the island. Strong wind and showers led to floods, landslides and damage to houses, roads and infrastructure.
Taiwanese energy company announced large -scale power outages that have been over 153,000 houses.
as of the moment, electricity is absent in 63,500 houses. The most affected by electricity disconnects Taytun and Hualyan in the east of the islands.
Taiwan transport system also seriously affected. 241 flights were canceled at the Taiwan Taoian International Airport, and the railway company suspended the movement of trains on the eastern, western and southern lines. Schools and enterprises were closed in the administrative center of the island.
21st typhoon this year in the Pacific Ocean
According to the central meteorological administration, the Typhoon “Kong-Rya”, moving at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour in the north-senior-west direction, continues to influence the settlements of the island. It is expected that its effect will last until the evening of the next day.
Not only Taiwan ran into the consequences of the typhoon. In the province of Fujian in mainland China, located opposite Taiwan, ferry flights and construction work on the coasts and in the open sea were also suspended. Local authorities strengthened measures to protect against floods in connection with the expected increase in water level in the rivers of the provinces of Fujian and Jiangsi.
“Kong-Ray”, with the speed of wind reaching 190 kilometers per hour, became the 21st typhoon in the Pacific Ocean this year.