The impact of typhoons on Taiwan

The impact of typhoons on Taiwan includes mudslides, road collapse, etc.

According to Southern Metropolis Daily, on the morning of August 4, a collapse occurred in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Taichung, Taiwan. Large-scale mudslides and multiple boulders fell causing local bridges and roads to collapse. Fortunately, no one was injured. Reports of injuries, vehicle damage. In addition, Nandu reporters learned from the Taiwan Electric Power Company that as of 15:00 on the 4th, "Kanu" had caused a cumulative power outage to more than 43,000 households across Taiwan.

According to Taiwan's "Highway Administration", affected by the peripheral circulation of "Kanu", the rain in the mountainous areas of Taichung City has become stronger, and many roads in Taichung City have collapsed. In addition, in the upper reaches of Yusui River in Kaohsiung City, heavy rains triggered slope collapse, large-scale mudslides and boulders, causing damage and bending of the steel beams of a local highway bridge. Security personnel are currently stationed on site to monitor and control the passage of people and vehicles.

In terms of electricity, Nandu reporters learned from the Taiwan Electric Power Company that as of 15:00 on August 4, "Kanu" caused a cumulative power outage to more than 43,000 households across Taiwan. Currently, about 40,000 households have been repaired, and there are still power outages. About 3,000 households are experiencing power outages, and Taipower is working hard to make repairs.

Taiwan Province's abbreviation:

Taiwan Province, referred to as "Taiwan", is a provincial-level administrative region of the People's Republic of China. The provincial capital is Taipei. It is located on the continental shelf along the southeast coast of China. It faces the Pacific Ocean, faces Fujian Province across the Taiwan Strait to the west, faces the East China Sea to the north, and faces the Philippine Islands across the Bashi Strait to the south.

Taiwan Province consists of Taiwan Island, the largest island in China, and affiliated islands such as Orchid Island, Green Island, Diaoyu Island, and the Penghu Islands. Across temperate and tropical zones. The population is approximately 23.41 million, with more than 70% concentrated in the five western metropolitan areas, of which the Taipei Metropolitan Area is the largest. The Taiwan region of China refers to the Taiwan Province under the control of the Taiwan authorities (including the main island of Taiwan and affiliated islands such as Orchid Island, Green Island, Diaoyu Island, and the Penghu Islands), as well as Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu and other islands in Fujian Province, with a total land area of ??3.6 Thousands of square kilometers.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Taiwan Province