Storm Typhoon Danas hits Taiwan's coast, causing evacuation of thousands
**Headline:** Typhoon Danas Causes Widespread Damage in Southwestern Taiwan, Leaves Thousands Without Power
**Sub-headline:** Over 3,000 evacuated due to flooding and landslides triggered by the storm
Typhoon Danas, which made landfall on the west coast of Taiwan on July 6, caused significant impact in the southwestern regions of the island. The storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h and gusts up to 180 km/h, brought powerful winds and heavy rains, according to the Central Weather Administration and the National Fire Agency.
The typhoon carved a path of destruction through Chiayi (Jai) and Tynan, resulting in flooded roads, collapsed infrastructure, and uprooted trees. The coastal highway was submerged by seawater due to a storm surge. By midnight of July 6, over 85,000 households across southern Taiwan experienced power outages, including more than 30,000 homes in Chiayi alone and more than 20,000 in Tynan. Homes and cars were swept away, indicating severe damage to property in affected areas.
Approximately 3,000 people were evacuated from their homes on July 6 due to the typhoon’s heavy rains, which triggered floods and landslides across the island. At least 10 landslides were recorded, and 49 areas were flooded as a result of Typhoon Danas.
After landfall, Danas moved north-northeastward at about 35 km/h, weakening to tropical storm status by early July 7 while moving north of Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration expects Typhoon Danas to sweep northwards along Taiwan's west coast overnight. The water from the flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Danas has since receded.
It is important to note that there are no confirmed reports of casualties beyond July 6 in the search results provided. At least 28 people have been treated for minor injuries. Taiwan is accustomed to frequent tropical storms from July to October.
The incidents of flooding and landslides were triggered by Typhoon Danas, which struck at approximately 11.40pm local time on July 6 near the town of Budai in Chiayi county. The storm dumped over 500mm of rain across southern Taiwan over the weekend. The Central Weather Administration expects Typhoon Danas to continue moving northwards along Taiwan's west coast overnight.
Weather forecasting agencies predicted the severe weather conditions caused by Typhoon Danas, which led to evacuations due to flooding and landslides. The heavy rains and strong winds, intertwined with the typhoon's impact, were responsible for the destruction and power outages in southwestern Taiwan.
