Three people were killed and almost 50 injured due to heavy rains in Taiwan

Three people were killed and almost 50 injured as a result of heavy rains in Taiwan. This was announced by Gbcode on August 4.

"Under the influence of the southwesterly air flow, Central and Southern Taiwan have been suffering from torrential rains for several days, resulting in at least three deaths, 49 injuries and large-scale disasters," the publication says.

According to the newspaper, more than 2,000 mm of precipitation has fallen in the mountainous regions of Pingdong County over the past seven days, flooding roads and causing landslides in many places. It is specified that the authorities evacuated more than 800 people, and eight villages of the county suspended work and training for the next six days, until August 10.

In addition, more than 700 mm of precipitation fell in some parts of Kaohsiung City in one day, as a result, more than 3.1 thousand people were evacuated. It is noted that the meteorological department predicts the continuation of heavy rains, as well as thunderstorms and strong, gusty winds in the southern mountainous regions of Taiwan.

On July 28, Samaa TV reported that at least 279 people have died in Pakistan as a result of monsoon rains and precipitation-related incidents since the end of June. It is specified that since the beginning of the monsoon season, at least 676 people have also been injured, more than 1.5 thousand houses have been damaged.

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