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Typhoon Mekkhala Floods Taiwan, Evacuates 200 Residents

6/25/2026

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More than 200 residents are being moved from two east-coast townships as a filling barrier lake threatens overflow.
Typhoon Mekkhala’s bands have produced heavy rain that caused flooding in Taipei and southern Taiwan, with no casualties.
Pingtung closed offices and schools Thursday afternoon while Kaohsiung suspended activities in two mountainous districts as rains continued.
Meteorologists say rain will persist for at least a week before gradually lessening, helping refill reservoirs.

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More than 200 residents are being moved from two east-coast townships as a filling barrier lake threatens overflow.
Typhoon Mekkhala’s bands have produced heavy rain that caused flooding in Taipei and southern Taiwan, with no casualties.
Pingtung closed offices and schools Thursday afternoon while Kaohsiung suspended activities in two mountainous districts as rains continued.
Meteorologists say rain will persist for at least a week before gradually lessening, helping refill reservoirs.