(Adnkronos) – At least 14 people have died in Taiwan due to the failure of a dam caused by the passage of super typhoon Ragasa. The failure was caused by torrential rains. The waters flooded homes in Hualien, in the east of the island, according to a video obtained by the Afp agency. Another 18 people were injured, according to the toll provided by local authorities, while the search continues for 124 missing.
Taiwan, super typhoon Ragasa, 14 dead and 124 missing
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