The powerful typhoon of Kong-Ray fell on Taiwan, causing large-scale destruction and claiming the lives of several people. According to the Center for Operational Response to Emergencies, the number of dead reached three, and more than 690 people were injured.
A strong wind and pouring rains, accompanying the typhoon, led to floods, landslides and collapse. Thousands of houses were left without electricity and water. In some areas, transport communication is completely paralyzed.
Material damage from a natural disaster is estimated at millions of dollars. Agriculture and infrastructure were most affected.
Local authorities and rescue services continue to work on the elimination of the consequences of typhoon and assistance to the victims.
– 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 faced 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-Roy”, with the speed of wind reaching 190 kilometers per hour, became the 21st typhoon in the Pacific Ocean this year.