Typhoon Qiangbi hits Taiwan, causing 1 death, 634 injuries, and 9,676 disasters in Taiwan

As of 7:30 p.m., Typhoon Qiangbi had killed one person and injured 634 people.

Typhoon Qiangbi brought strong winds and heavy rains. The Central Disaster Response Center released the latest disaster statistics tonight (24th). As of 7:30 p.m., one person died and 634 people were injured in Taiwan. There were 9,676 general disaster reports, of which road trees and people's livelihood infrastructure were the most severely damaged. Currently, 2,274 cases are still being repaired.

The typhoon caused a total of 1 death and 634 injuries in Taiwan, of which 508 have been discharged from hospital. The only death case was on the beach below Meiren Cave in Liuqiu Township, Pingtung County, where a man surnamed Lin was swept away by waves and died. The number of injured people in Taiwan was highest in Taichung City with 192 people, followed by Changhua County with 96 people, and Yilan County with 61 people in third place.

In terms of statistics on disaster notifications across Taiwan, as of 7:30 tonight, there have been a total of 9,676 cases. The police and related units have completed 7,402 cases, and 2,274 cases are still under emergency treatment. The most common types of disasters are road and tree damage, followed by damage to people's livelihood, infrastructure, advertising signs, and building damage.

There are currently 34 dangerous warning areas designated by the police, firefighting and maritime patrol units of various counties and cities. They are controlling low-lying areas, mountainous areas, seasides and rivers. They have issued 76 persuasion orders and issued a total of 2 notices to people who broke into the warning areas of Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County in violation of regulations. The Central Disaster Response Center urges people not to go to the coast to watch waves or enter dangerous mountainous areas as there will still be wind and rain across Taiwan today. They should pay attention to warnings and disaster information at all times to ensure the safety of life and property.