Taipei: At least two people were killed and more than 330 injured as Typhoon Danas hit Taiwan, local media reported Monday, citing the Central Emergency Operation Center. The typhoon made landfall in Budai Township of Chiayi County in southern Taiwan late Sunday before weakening to a tropical storm early Monday.
According to Anadolu Agency, the storm brought heavy rains, strong winds, and torrential downpours to the region, prompting the evacuation of approximately 3,483 residents. The devastation was particularly severe in Tainan, where one person lost their life due to a power outage caused by the storm, and another was tragically killed by a falling tree.
The Central Emergency Operation Center reported around 2,270 storm-related incidents throughout the affected areas. The incidents reflect the widespread impact of Typhoon Danas, which has left communities grappling with the aftermath, including property damage and disrupted services.