Typhoon Qiangbi severely damaged campuses, causing NT$24.95 million in damage to 137 schools in Taiwan

The typhoon raged and caused damage in many places.

Typhoon Qiangbi affected schools in Taiwan. According to statistics from the School Safety Center of the Ministry of Education, as of 13:00 today, an estimated 137 schools have been affected by Typhoon Kemi, with an initial estimated cost of more than NT$24.95 million.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Education, in terms of the number of schools affected by the disaster, 29 schools were affected in Yilan County, 21 schools were affected in Hualien County, and 18 schools were affected in Taipei City. In terms of the amount, Hualien County had the highest amount of more than 7.86 million yuan, followed by New Taipei City with more than 5.22 million yuan, and then Yilan County with more than 4.51 million yuan.

In terms of individual schools, the Donghua University affiliated building in Hualien County suffered the highest actual minor damage of 3.1 million yuan, including extensive damage to the eaves tiles of the corrugated roof of the teaching building, and the corrugated roof was damaged and overturned; the eaves water collection board on the third floor outside the teaching building was damaged and overturned, and may fall at any time during the shaking; there were also broken trees and fallen leaves and branches scattered everywhere.

Beichang Elementary School in Hualien County suffered more than 1.94 million yuan in damage, including broken branches; serious damage to the children's playground mat and pavement; the second north door derailed and unable to be opened and closed; and a malfunctioning surveillance camera. In addition, New Taipei City Jiabao Elementary School also suffered damage of 1.5 million yuan, and 50 meters of the campus wall collapsed.