Typhoon "Danas" Slams into Taiwan, Leaving Dead and Injured in its Wake
Typhoon "Danas" has been making its way north towards mainland China after causing significant disruptions in Taiwan. The storm brought strong winds, gusts up to 220 km/h, and heavy rain to Taiwan's western coast, resulting in uprooted trees, blown-off roofs, and traffic accidents in central and southern regions of the island.
Two fatalities have been reported in Taiwan, with a 60-year-old man dying due to a ventilator failure during a power outage and another 69-year-old man dying after crashing his vehicle into a fallen tree. At least 334 people have been injured during the typhoon.
Shops and schools remained closed locally due to the typhoon, but the impact on semiconductor manufacturers' operations is limited to Taiwan, as the science parks in Tainan and northern Hsinchu have withstood the typhoon without disruptions. Major semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC, which have facilities in these science parks, have not reported any operational interruptions.
As of now, no significant disruptions to TSMC’s production or delivery schedules are indicated, although typhoon-related weather conditions typically have the potential to cause short-term logistical challenges. Any supply chain or production impacts would likely be communicated by the company or through business news updates in the near term.
Meanwhile, TSMC continues to advance its global production expansions, including fabs in the US, Germany, and Japan. While some construction delays occurred in Kumamoto, Japan due to local traffic concerns, these are unrelated to typhoon impacts.
Typhoon "Danas" is expected to hit southeastern provinces Fujian and Zhejiang in China on Tuesday, prompting China's weather bureau to issue warnings of strong winds and heavy rain. It is crucial for residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow any evacuation orders issued by local authorities.
The weather conditions caused by Typhoon "Danas" are expected to reach southeastern provinces Fujian and Zhejiang in China on Tuesday, potentially resulting in strong winds and heavy rain. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant and heed any evacuation orders issued by local authorities.
Although Typhoon "Danas" caused fatalities and injuries in Taiwan, major semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC, with facilities in Tainan and northern Hsinchu, have not reported any operational interruptions due to the typhoon. However, supply chain or production impacts could potentially arise from the typhoon-related weather conditions.
