Typhoon 'Danas' Claims Two Lives in Taiwan, Leaves 400,000 Households Without Electricity - Typhoon "Danas" leaves tragedy in Taiwan: Death toll at 2, power out for over 400,000 homes.
In the early hours of Monday, Typhoon Danas, a powerful storm that hits Taiwan annually between July and October, moved up the western coast of the island, causing significant disruption. The typhoon, which had left Taiwan by Monday morning, resulted in at least two confirmed deaths and the evacuation of over 3,500 people, primarily from mountainous regions near Kaohsiung.
The fire department reported that at least 491 people were injured during the typhoon, with some of the most severe impacts being power outages and water supply disruptions. Approximately 495,000 households experienced power outages, with some reports indicating around 388,000 households without electricity at certain points. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with tens of thousands of households regaining power in the days following the storm.
In addition to power outages, water supply disruptions also affected thousands of households, with nearly 17,000 households experiencing water shortages during this event. The heavy rain persisted after the typhoon moved north, initially, compounding the challenges faced by households and emergency services.
Evacuation orders or shelters were issued for residents in high-risk areas, especially in counties directly impacted like Chiayi. Safety advisories stressed that people should stay indoors during the typhoon unless evacuation was necessary, emphasizing preparedness and caution.
The disruption to daily life caused by Typhoon Danas was not limited to households. Over 30 international flights from Taiwan were cancelled on Monday due to the storm.
As Taiwan continues to recover from the impacts of Typhoon Danas, the focus remains on restoring power and water supplies, as well as supporting those affected by the evacuations and injuries. The event serves as a stark reminder of the serious disruption that tropical storms can cause in the region.
- The environmental-science community and general-news outlets are actively discussing the impact of Typhoon Danas on Taiwan, with over 400,000 households experiencing power outages and approximately 17,000 households facing water shortages.
- The Typhoon Danas, similar to a hurricane, did not only result in two confirmed deaths and numerous injuries, but also disrupted the climate-change research happening in Taiwan, with the storm causing significant power and water supply issues.
- In the aftermath of Typhoon Danas, scientists are emphasizing the importance of environmental-science in explaining the severity of storms like Danas, with the aim of improving the preparedness and response strategies in a region increasingly susceptible to tropical storms.
