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Typhoon Danas hits Tainan, devastates agriculture
Typhoon Danas hit Tainan City, damaging agriculture and fishing. Mayor Huang Wei-che assessed pomelo orchards, with only 10% to 30% of the harvest viable. The city plans relief efforts and military support for cleanup.
2025/07/07 21:00
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President Lai shifts focus to typhoon relief efforts
President Lai Ching-te canceled a Kaohsiung speech to focus on disaster relief after Typhoon Danas. The government prioritizes public safety and typhoon preparedness.
2025/07/07 21:00
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Typhoon Danas leaves 407,000 homes without power
Typhoon Danas hit Taiwan, leaving 663,000 homes without power. As of July 7, 407,000 remain affected. The storm caused two deaths and 502 injuries.
2025/07/07 19:00
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Typhoon Danas killed two people in Tainan, injuring 334
Typhoon Danas hit southern Taiwan hard. Two people died in Tainan due to the storm. A power outage led to one fatality. A fallen tree caused another death.
2025/07/07 15:00
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Taiwan’s cabbies join national disaster response team
Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang launched a disaster relief training for taxi drivers at Taoyuan Airport. The program aims to boost emergency response skills, targeting 100,000 licensed volunteers by year’s end.
2025/07/01 14:21
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Realistic disaster drill startles Taiwan’s mall visitors
Firefighters in Taichung conducted a surprise disaster drill at Wonder Newland, simulating a gas explosion. The exercise tested new rescue equipment and improved emergency response skills.
2025/06/30 17:48
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Microsoft to host Taiwan’s emergency notification platform
The Forward Alliance partners with Microsoft Taiwan to create a Disaster Response and Notification Management System, enhancing emergency response efficiency in Taiwan.
2025/06/18 06:00
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Taiwan improves typhoon alerts for remote tribal areas
he Council of Indigenous Peoples and the Ministry of the Interior held a press conference to boost disaster prevention in indigenous communities. They aim to improve response capabilities and enhance safety as extreme weather events increase.
2025/06/16 21:00
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Taiwan conducts disaster drills simulating 8.0 quake, attack
Taiwan tested its disaster response with the "2025 Whole Society Resilience Drills" in Tainan, simulating earthquakes and explosions. President Lai led the initiative.
2025/03/27 10:00
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Taiwan to hold first resilience drills in Tainan Thursday
Taiwan’s first "2025 Whole Society Resilience Drills" will involve over 900 participants in Tainan, testing response to disasters and threats. President Lai will attend.
2025/03/24 12:00
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Taiwan legislators debate tax revenue amendment
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan reviews a Budget Act amendment to return excess tax revenues to the public. Concerns arise over disaster response flexibility.
2025/03/24 10:34
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Taiwan launches disaster relief training in Taichung
The Ministry of the Interior launched Taiwan’s first 2025 disaster relief volunteer training in Taichung, aiming to boost disaster response skills among alternative military service personnel. Minister Liu Shyh-fang highlights the importance of self-help and mutual assistance.
2025/02/24 18:00
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Taichung mayor assesses damage after department store blast
A gas explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung’s Xitun District caused multiple casualties. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led rescue efforts and activated a disaster response.
2025/02/13 15:17
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Taiwan’s urban resilience drills to boost disaster response
Taiwan will hold the 2025 Urban Resilience Drills in March, integrating Wan An and Min An exercises to boost disaster response without military aid.
2025/02/10 10:26
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Swift recovery efforts launched after southern Taiwan quake
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized swift recovery efforts after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit southern Taiwan. Tainan faced severe damage, with Mayor Huang Wei-che pledging disaster relief. Residents are urged to stay alert for potential aftershocks.
2025/01/21 16:06
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Earthquake prompts debate on digital affairs budget cuts
An earthquake in Chiayi and Tainan has fueled debate over the Kuomintang’s proposal to cut the Ministry of Digital Affairs’ budget. Legislator Chen Yu-jen clarified that cuts target operational expenses, not communication. She assured access to contingency funds during disasters. The debate continues as citizens await the impact on disaster response.
2025/01/21 11:46
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Urban resilience drills to boost Taiwan’s disaster readiness
Taiwan prepares for the 2025 Urban Resilience Exercises in March, combining Wan An and Min An drills. The focus is on enhancing disaster response and infrastructure stability.
2025/01/14 15:19
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President Lai honors fire safety heroes at ceremony
President Lai Ching-te announced Taiwan’s plan to recruit 3,000 more firefighters by 2028, enhancing disaster response. He praised fire safety efforts at the Phoenix Awards.
2025/01/13 11:46
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President Lai praises New Taipei’s disaster readiness
New Taipei City hosted a disaster preparedness drill at Tzu Chi Banqiao Jing Si Hall, featuring President Lai Ching-te. The event focused on enhancing emergency response and collaboration.
2024/12/24 16:15
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Taoyuan mayor seeks power solutions post-typhoon
Typhoon Kong-rey left 9,000 homes in Taoyuan, Taiwan, without power. Mayor Chang San-cheng plans to enhance power solutions and improve disaster response.
2024/11/06 16:01
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Typhoon leaves 100 households without power in New Taipei
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih reports Typhoon Kong-rey caused power outages for 180,000 households. Over 100 remain without power. Recovery efforts are ongoing.
2024/11/04 20:00
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Typhoon Kong-rey leaves 1,117 without power in Hsinchu
Typhoon Kong-rey has left 1,117 households in Hsinchu without power due to strong winds and heavy rain. Taipower is working to restore electricity, focusing on Jianshi Township, where landslides have complicated repairs.
2024/11/01 14:48
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Taipei Zoo closes for cleanup after typhoon damage
Taipei Zoo closed Nov. 1 after Typhoon Kong-rey caused damage. The city reported 3,370 disaster cases, including fallen trees and building damage. Public transport resumed.
2024/11/01 11:31
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Over 2,000 trees toppled, 300 structures damaged in Taipei
Typhoon Kong-rey hit Taipei, toppling over 2,000 trees and damaging 300 structures. One person died, and 83 were injured. Power outages affect 1,237 homes.
2024/11/01 10:26
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President Lai assesses typhoon impact at CEOC
Typhoon Kong-rey led President Lai Ching-te to praise government collaboration in disaster response. He urged swift agricultural aid and highlighted public-private cooperation.
2024/10/31 12:54