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Typhoon Fung-wong Forces 8,300 Evacuations in Taiwan

11/13/2025

Summary

Typhoon Fung-wong Strikes

Typhoon Fung-wong forced the evacuation of more than 8,300 residents in Taiwan as floods and heavy rains intensified.
The typhoon weakened after impacting the Philippines, reducing its strength ahead of landfall in Taiwan.
Suao recorded a record rainfall of 648 millimeters.
As of Wednesday morning, 51 injuries were reported.
Authorities warned residents to avoid beaches due to high waves and strong winds ahead of the typhoon's expected landfall later today.

History

Historical Context

In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan, becoming the deadliest typhoon in the nation's history with 673 fatalities and over NT$110 billion (US$3.3 billion) in damages. The storm produced record rainfall of 2,777 millimeters, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides, particularly in Siaolin Village. The disaster prompted significant investments in disaster preparedness and infrastructure improvements, highlighting Taiwan's vulnerability to severe weather exacerbated by climate change.

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Typhoon Fung-wong Strikes

Typhoon Fung-wong forced the evacuation of more than 8,300 residents in Taiwan as floods and heavy rains intensified.
The typhoon weakened after impacting the Philippines, reducing its strength ahead of landfall in Taiwan.
Suao recorded a record rainfall of 648 millimeters.
As of Wednesday morning, 51 injuries were reported.
Authorities warned residents to avoid beaches due to high waves and strong winds ahead of the typhoon's expected landfall later today.

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