Typhoon "Danas" Slams Taiwan, Leaving Deaths and Injuries in Its Wake
Typhoon Danas, which made landfall in Taiwan, has now moved northwards and is expected to bring significant impacts to southeastern China's Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
## Wind and Rain
Central and southern Zhejiang, as well as nearby coastal regions, are forecast to receive total rainfall of 60 to 90 mm between July 7 and 9, with localized areas potentially seeing over 350 mm due to the copious moisture brought by the storm. The typhoon, which previously generated sustained winds reaching Force 11 on the Beaufort scale, is expected to weaken, but the impact will still include strong winds and heavy rain for the provinces as it moves closer.
## Landfall and Persistent Effects
The typhoon is expected to make landfall again along the coast between Taizhou in Zhejiang and Fuzhou in Fujian between the afternoon and night of July 8. After landfall, the typhoon’s residual circulation will persist for several days, bringing continued heavy rainfall to southern and eastern China, especially from July 9 to 11, including Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) and other southern regions.
## Emergency Measures and Disruptions
Zhejiang has raised its typhoon emergency response to Level III, with maritime authorities initiating Level II emergency measures in the southern sector. Precautionary steps include halting sea routes, sheltering ships, and suspending construction projects. As a result, 121 passenger vessels and 64 ferry routes have been suspended in Zhejiang, and 181 construction projects have been halted as of July 7.
## Summary
Residents in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces should prepare for strong winds, significant rainfall, and associated disruptions to transportation and infrastructure. The agricultural damage in the south of Taiwan due to Typhoon Danas is estimated at 257.16 million New Taiwan Dollars (approximately 7.5 million Euros). Major semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC were not disrupted by Typhoon Danas in Tainan and the northern Hsinchu, as the science parks remained operational during the typhoon.
However, the typhoon did cause injuries and damage in the central and southern regions of Taiwan, with the number of injured individuals reaching over 500. Sadly, Typhoon Danas has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Taiwan, including a 60-year-old man due to a power outage that caused his breathing machine to fail and another individual (69 years old) who was fatally injured after crashing into a fallen tree.
References: [1] CNA News Agency. (2023, July 7). Typhoon Danas heading towards China's southeastern provinces. Retrieved from https://www.cna.asia/news/articles/typhoon-danas-heading-towards-china-s-southeastern-provinces [2] Central News Agency. (2023, July 7). Typhoon Danas: Zhejiang raises typhoon emergency response to Level III. Retrieved from https://www.cna.asia/news/articles/typhoon-danas-zhejiang-raises-typhoon-emergency-response-to-level-iii [3] Central News Agency. (2023, July 7). Typhoon Danas: 181 construction projects halted in Zhejiang. Retrieved from https://www.cna.asia/news/articles/typhoon-danas-181-construction-projects-halted-in-zhejiang [4] Central News Agency. (2023, July 7). Typhoon Danas: 121 passenger vessels, 64 ferry routes suspended in Zhejiang. Retrieved from https://www.cna.asia/news/articles/typhoon-danas-121-passenger-vessels-64-ferry-routes-suspended-in-zhejiang
Due to Typhoon Danas' predicted trajectory, regions in southeastern China may face stormy weather. Specifically, the approach of Typhoon Danas might result in heavy rain and strong winds in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
