Qiang Pi Taichung showed off its power and caused 1,603 disaster reports and 164 people injured, "rare in recent years"

Typhoon Qiangbi has wreaked havoc in Taichung, causing 1,603 disaster reports in two days and injuring 164 people. At one time, more than 24,000 households in the city were without power. Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan pointed out that the stay of Qiutai Qiangpi was extended. Taichung has mountains and rivers and the second largest population in the country. The impact of the typhoon is greater. The impact of this typhoon on Taichung is "unprecedented in history", and the city government is fully strengthening its vigilance.

Affected by Typhoon Qianbi, Taichung City has been on typhoon holiday for two consecutive days. All major department stores in Taichung City have suspended operations for one day in response to the typhoon the day before yesterday. Although it is still a typhoon holiday today, except for Qinmei Eslite Green Park Avenue, which remains closed all day, all department stores are open as normal. Since there is no significant wind or rain in the urban area, there are crowds of people shopping in department stores.

According to statistics from the Taichung City Fire Department, a total of 1,603 disaster cases were handled, including 580 cases of tree damage, 386 cases of advertising signage cases, 13 cases of road and tunnel disasters, 104 cases of building damage, 1 case of water conservancy facility disasters, 482 cases of livelihood infrastructure disasters, 25 vehicle traffic cases, 1 case of environmental pollution, 4 cases of fire, and 7 others.

Lu Xiuyan, who presided over the first-level opening meeting of the Disaster Response Center, said that the path and duration of the fall were rare and had a considerable impact on the city. There were more than 1,600 disasters in the city. In terms of electricity, more than 20,000 households were without power and 164 people were injured. Many people were hospitalized for observation. All units of the city government were fully mobilized for warning and aftermath.

Lu Xiuyan said that Taichung City is the second largest city in the country. The landform includes mountains, water, and flat land. There are many features affected by typhoons. The sea line is affected by strong winds, and the mountainous areas are affected by rains, so there will inevitably be more disaster cases. This autumn typhoon is already rare. Typhoon Qiangbi has stayed in the area for longer and has become closer to Taiwan. In the past, Taichung has rarely been included in such a large area within the storm radius, so the city government is fully prepared.