Typhoon Haikui forces mass evacuations in Taiwan

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【Summary】Typhoon Haikui has hit southeastern Taiwan, causing the evacuation of almost 4,000 people and the cancellation of domestic flights. The storm made landfall in the mountainous and sparsely populated southeast, leading to canceled classes and work. Despite causing some injuries and damage, Haikui is considered weaker than Typhoon Saola, which hit Hong Kong and Guangdong.

FutureCar Staff Sep 03, 2023 10:08 AM PT

Typhoon Haikui forces mass evacuations in Taiwan

Typhoon Haikui made landfall in southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, resulting in the cancellation of domestic flights and the evacuation of nearly 4,000 people. This is the first typhoon to directly hit Taiwan in four years. As a precautionary measure, counties and cities in the affected region cancelled classes and declared a day off for workers.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen advised people to stay indoors and avoid going to the mountains, coast, fishing, or engaging in water sports. The fire department reported two minor injuries when a tree fell on a truck in the eastern county of Hualien. However, there were no major reports of damage, and Taipei only experienced sporadic rain showers.

Compared to Typhoon Saola, which recently hit Hong Kong and Guangdong province in China, Haikui is a weaker storm. The Taiwanese government confirmed that 3,729 people were evacuated, mainly in the south and east regions. Domestic flights were cancelled, and ferry services to surrounding islands were suspended. International flights experienced less disruption, with only 41 cancellations reported by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.

The military has deployed soldiers and equipment to assist with flood relief and evacuation efforts. After passing through southern Taiwan, Haikui is expected to enter the Taiwan Strait and head towards China.