Typhoon Causes Hsinchu Mountain Landslides; 1,512 Evacuated in Jianshi and Wufeng
Typhoon rain triggered landslides on Hsinchu mountain roads, severing Road Zhu 37-1 and blocking County Road 122. Hsinchu evacuated 1,512 people to 11 shelters, and Taoyuan evacuated 691 people, with no casualties reported.
Typhoon rain caused multiple landslides across mountain roads in Hsinchu County. Road Zhu 37-1 to Nanzhuang was blocked by debris, and County Road 122 sustained rockfalls at 37.5k and 38k. Hsinchu authorities evacuated 1,512 residents across Jianshi (987) and Wufeng (525) to 11 shelters, while Taoyuan's Fuxing District evacuated 202 households totaling 691 people. No casualties, missing persons, or stranded individuals were reported.
Key takeaways
- Road Zhu 37-1 was severed by debris and County Road 122 had rockfalls at 37.5k and 38k, with clearance efforts underway.
- Hsinchu evacuated 1,512 residents in Jianshi and Wufeng to 11 shelters, while Taoyuan's Fuxing evacuated 691 people.
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