CatastrophicTyphoon 'Danas' Slams Taiwan; Reports of Fatalities and Injuries - Typhoon "Danas" Ravages Taiwan, Leaving Death and Hundreds Wounded
Typhoon Danas, a powerful storm that made landfall on Taiwan's central-western coast on July 7, 2025, has left a trail of destruction in its wake. Initially categorised as a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of up to 167 km/h, Danas weakened to a severe tropical storm as it moved northeast over the Taiwan Strait towards mainland China.
The storm marked a significant event in Taiwan's weather history, being the first typhoon to hit Chiayi County on record and the first typhoon to impact Taiwan's central-western coast since Typhoon Wayne.
The impact on Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing industry, a global hub for the sector, was substantial, although specific damage reports to semiconductor facilities are yet to be detailed. Related infrastructure such as transport and power services were affected, with Taiwan's high-speed rail, which supports supply chains and commuting, experiencing disruptions but expected to resume normal operations by July 8.
In response to the storm's impact, the Taiwanese government has announced measures to assist typhoon-hit companies, including semiconductor manufacturers given their economic importance.
Heavy rains and strong winds affected many counties, including those with semiconductor facilities such as Chiayi and parts of northern Taiwan, potentially impacting factory operations, logistics, and workforce mobility during the storm's peak.
As Typhoon Danas moves towards China, it is anticipated to affect East China regions, with less intensity than in Taiwan. The storm is expected to make landfall between July 8–9, 2025, and may still impact manufacturing and logistics along the coast.
In China, the Chinese Meteorological Administration has issued warnings of strong winds and heavy rain in the areas where Danas is expected to hit. Over 500 people have been injured during the storm, and some businesses and schools have remained closed locally due to its ongoing impacts.
Two unfortunate casualties have been reported in Taiwan: a 60-year-old man in Tainan who died due to a power outage affecting his breathing machine, and a 69-year-old man who crashed into a fallen tree in Tainan.
The science parks in Tainan and northern Hsinchu, home to major semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC, survived the storm without disrupting their operations. However, 143 domestic flights and 33 international flights were cancelled on Monday in Taiwan due to the ongoing impacts of Danas.
As Danas weakens and moves further inland, the meteorological effects of the storm are expected to extend beyond East Asia, reinforcing the southwest monsoon over regions like Thailand.
The Commission shall be assisted by the Member States in the implementation of regulations regarding the impact of weather events like Typhoon Danas, which left a trail of destruction and marked a significant event in Taiwan's weather history. The weather patterns caused by Typhoon Danas may extend beyond East Asia, possibly reinforcing the southwest monsoon over regions like Thailand.
