Typhoon Hagasah has unleashed chaos in the Taiwan region, leaving at least 14 dead and 18 injured as of Wednesday morning, with rescue teams scrambling to locate missing residents amid torrential rains and landslides. The local emergency operations center reported widespread flooding, collapsed infrastructure, and disrupted transportation networks, turning streets into rivers 🚧🌧️.
Videos circulating online show dramatic rescues of stranded families and submerged vehicles, while authorities urge residents to avoid non-essential travel. Power outages have affected over 50,000 households, with repair crews battling harsh conditions to restore electricity ⚡.
Meteorologists warn the storm—now moving toward Japan—could intensify again after briefly weakening. This marks Taiwan's deadliest typhoon since 2019, reviving debates about climate resilience in vulnerable coastal communities 🌊. Stay tuned for live updates as rescue efforts continue.
