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Typhoon Ragasa: 17 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Taiwan Flooding

9/24/2025

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Death toll in Hualien County, Taiwan, rose to 17, with 17 unaccounted after Mataian lake overflow from Typhoon Ragasa.
In Guangfu Township, flooding reached one story, damaging homes and infrastructure.
Initial reports cited over 100 missing, later revised by fire services.
About 8,395 residents evacuated, with 1,027 sheltered in 17 locations.
Officials are investigating evacuation failures and supporting recovery.

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Death toll in Hualien County, Taiwan, rose to 17, with 17 unaccounted after Mataian lake overflow from Typhoon Ragasa.
In Guangfu Township, flooding reached one story, damaging homes and infrastructure.
Initial reports cited over 100 missing, later revised by fire services.
About 8,395 residents evacuated, with 1,027 sheltered in 17 locations.
Officials are investigating evacuation failures and supporting recovery.