Heavy rains and floods hit Taiwan and the Philippines

A severe tropical storm battered the Philippines and Taiwan this weekend, causing flooding of rain and evacuations of affected residents.

AccuWeather Said that by mid-week, there will be heavy rains in parts of Vietnam and southern China.

Taiwan and the Philippines

Nesat, or Typhoon Neneng, caused the evacuation of more than 900 people in the northern Philippines due to the threat of a typhoon. Local officials immediately announced the evacuation of nearby shelters to avoid possible casualties.

according to CNN Philippinesthe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that at least 7,519 households (27,914 people) were affected, including 5,300 from the Cagayan Valley, 1,595 from the Ilocos region and from Cody 647 families in the Leila Administrative Region (CAR).

The Philippine Disaster Risk Agency said there were no reports of disappearances, injuries or deaths.

Nesat (Typhoon Neneng) made landfall on Cagayan Island as a severe tropical storm, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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and, AccuWeather Said the Philippines could see another round of heavy rain later this week.

The Philippines is vulnerable to tropical typhoons and is on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which exposes the country to tropical cyclones. Records show that the country can have more than 20 typhoons a year.

also, accurate weatherr Reported that the typhoon caused rampant flooding, affecting communities and roads, with the heaviest rainfall on Luzon. The report also added that parts of North Luzon experienced four to eight inches of rain when it hit over the weekend.

Instead, Nesat caused heavy rains in northern Taiwan, causing flooding.

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AccuWeather A station in Taipei’s Shilin district recorded 1,818 mm (71.6 inches) of rain on Friday, and 700-1,000 mm (28 to 40 inches) of rain in northern Taiwan, the report said. Taiwan news It also said that Datong Township in Yilan County experienced 902 mm of rain during the Nassat attack.

Reports also showed floods and mudslides in Taiwan due to heavy rains in Nesat.

In addition, Taiwanese news reported that eight people were rescued safely after being trapped in a flooded hotel in Yilan City (Sunday).

What to do when a flood hits

Severe tropical storms could release rain flooding that requires immediate evacuation. Here are some reminders, especially if a severe tropical storm is likely to make landfall.

Pay attention to the weather report.

Keep up to date with the latest news from your local news agency or radio station. Understanding how tropical storms develop can help your family better prepare.

Fully charge your mobile device.

Storms can damage communications and power lines. Fully charge your mobile device and power bank to update weather reports and contact your family.

Listen to evacuation notices.

If the local government announces a possible storm evacuation, follow the advice to evacuate to a safe area immediately. Bring a bag with important documents, medicines and supplies. When evacuating, be sure to turn off the power.

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