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A Super Typhoon has destroyed Taiwan’s Hualien county, where a barrier lake burst and killed 14 people, leaving 129 missing. The massive storm has resulted in mass evacuations, swept away bridges, and forced flight cancellations in Hong Kong. Military troops have been deployed, and airlines have issued advisories. Asia braces for further disruption.
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Fourteen people were reported dead in Guangfu township, Hualien, after a barrier lake overflowed, as per the latest update from the Associated Press. (Photo source: AP)
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At least 129 people remain missing, with search and rescue operations going on. (Photo source: AP)
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Survivors have described the wall of water as hitting ‘’like a tsunami,’’ leading to massive destruction. (Photo source: AP)
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Entire villages, including Dama with around 1,000 residents, were inundated, leaving many trapped. (Photo source: AP)
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The military has sent 340 troops along armoured carriers to provide food and water. (Photo source: AP)
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About 5,200 people, around 60% of Guangfu’s population, have taken shelter on the upper floors of homes. (Photo source: AP)
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Emergency sirens on Wednesday led to fresh evacuations amid fears of more floods. (Photo source: AP)
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Officials have estimated that the lake released 60 million tonnes of water, which is equal to a large reservoir. (Photo source: AP)
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Local authorities have slammed non-mandatory evacuation notices, stating that disabled residents faced major challenges. (Photo source: AP)
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Meanwhile, Air India on its official social media page on X has informed that flight AI1314 (Delhi-Hong Kong, September 23 and AI315 (Hong Kong-Delhi, September 24) have been cancelled because of adverse weather forecasts. (Photo source: AP)
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People walk in the rain and strong winds in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday. (Photo source: AP)
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Waves crash onto a beach near giant sculptures in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday. (Photo source: AP)
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A fallen tree on the road in Tseung Kwan O area, as super typhoon Ragasa approaches in Hong Kong, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. (Photo source: AP)
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