Super Typhoon Ragasa has unleashed chaos across the Taiwan region, claiming 14 lives and leaving over 100 people missing, according to local authorities. Rescue teams are scrambling to locate survivors as heavy rains and flooding continue to batter coastal areas. 🚨
The storm’s outer circulation pounded eastern, northern, and southern regions, triggering a dam overflow in Hualien County on Tuesday. The resulting floods submerged roads and displaced hundreds, with emergency crews working around the clock to evacuate trapped residents. 🌧️
Taiwan’s emergency operation center warned that the worst may not be over, as lingering rainfall threatens landslides in mountainous zones. Social media footage shows rivers of mud sweeping through villages, while helicopters airlift stranded families to safety. 🚁
Local officials urged residents to avoid nonessential travel and stay alert for updates. 'This is one of the most severe storms in recent memory,' said a spokesperson for the Taiwan authorities. 'Our priority is saving lives.' 💬
