Key Facts
• Typhoon No. 11 made landfall in Taitung County, Taiwan, on August 13 at 1:00 PM.
• Over 5,500 residents have evacuated due to heavy rain and strong winds.
• Schools were closed, and public transportation services were suspended.
• All domestic flights and ferry services in Taiwan were canceled.
• Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau warned of intense rainfall in a short period.
• The typhoon is expected to cross Taiwan and reach southern China by early August 14.
Summary
Typhoon No. 11 struck southeastern Taiwan on August 13, causing significant disruptions. Over 5,500 residents evacuated as heavy rain and strong winds impacted the region. Schools were closed, and public transportation, including flights and ferries, was suspended. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau issued warnings about potential intense rainfall. The typhoon is forecasted to move across Taiwan and make landfall in southern China by early August 14.
