台湾たいわん 台風たいふう18号じゅうはちごう接近せっきんで洪水こうずい 14人じゅうよにん死亡しぼう 124人ひゃくにじゅうよにん連絡れんらくとれず

In Taiwan, as Typhoon No. 18 approaches, the rain has intensified, and so far 14 deaths have been confirmed, including flooding in Hualien County in the east.

In addition, contact has been lost with 124 people, and the Taiwanese authorities are hurrying to assess the damage and rescue the victims.

A very strong Typhoon No. 18 passed over the sea south of Taiwan, and as of 9 a.m. Japan time on the 24th, it is moving westward over the South China Sea.

In Taiwan, as the typhoon approached, heavy rain intensified mainly in the eastern region, causing damage such as flooding in Hualien County where water overflowed from a dammed lake.

Taiwanese authorities announced that, as of 9 a.m. Japan time on the 24th, 14 deaths had been confirmed in Hualien County, and 124 people were unaccounted for.

Also, it is reported that a total of 34 people were injured in various places, including Hualien County and the southern region such as Kaohsiung.

In footage from the scene, you can see murky water flowing in, several buildings being flooded, and cars being swept away.

Fire authorities are sending rescue teams to Hualien County, which suffered the most damage, and are also dispatching military personnel to quickly assess the situation and rescue victims.

On the other hand, Typhoon No. 18 is approaching southern China at this time, and according to Chinas state-run Xinhua News Agency, more than one million people in Guangdong Province had evacuated to safe locations by the 23rd.

According to the Hong Kong government, 19 people have been injured as of this morning due to strong winds and other effects caused by the typhoon.

Typhoon No. 18 Damage The effects of Typhoon No. 18 and others have also reached northern Philippines, and according to local media, there have been reports of flooding and some roads being cut off.

Local authorities have announced that four people have died so far and one person is missing.

More than 39,000 people were also forced to evacuate.

According to the Meteorological Agency, in preparation for the approaching typhoon, China is on alert. As of 9 a.m. on the 24th Japan time, Typhoon No. 18, which is very strong, is approaching Guangdong Province in southern China and is moving westward over the South China Sea.

According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, more than one million people had evacuated to safe locations in Guangdong Province by the 23rd in preparation for the approaching typhoon.

On the 24th, schools in the southern coastal areas of China were closed, and people stopped going to work and shops suspended their business.

Many flights have been canceled and train services have been suspended, so the impact on transportation is spreading.

According to the Hong Kong government, 19 people had been injured by the morning of the 24th due to strong winds and other effects caused by the typhoon.

The local Japanese Consulate General is urging Japanese residents and travelers to pay attention to the latest weather information and ensure their safety.