landslide 結果共5筆

Two earthquakes over magnitude 6 hit Shoufeng Township, Hualien, as aftershocks of an April 3 quake, with the Central Weather Administration recording over a thousand aftershocks since. The recent quakes, felt across Taiwan, raise landslide risks in mountainous regions, prompting public caution.

Taipei weather forecast: Mostly sunny with brief showers, low clouds and fog in Kingmen and Matzu. Weak front brings humidity, sporadic rainfall in Hualien, Taitung, and Greater Taipei. Highs of 30-34°C, up to 36°C in southern mountains. Travelers cautioned due to aftershocks and landslide risk.

In the aftermath of the April 3 earthquake in Hualien, search and rescue teams have been tirelessly working on the Shakadang Trail, uncovering victims from the debris. With traditional rituals marking their efforts, they have recently recovered another body, continuing their mission amidst the ruins. The operation focuses on two major landslide areas, revealing the tragic impact of the disaster on the local community and visitors, including a family of five and a couple from Singapore.

Minister of the Interior Lin Yu-chang said on Wednesday (April 3) that the Hualien railway and highway are currently disrupted, with the earliest expected railway reopening for one-way traffic by early Thursday morning. 

The local elections results in Taiwan on Saturday saw the opposition KMT winning in a landslide, and here at the ruling party’s DPP headquarters, supporters are very disappointed; no doubt the DPP has a lot of soul-searching to do.