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Typhoon Bawei Aftermath: Taiwan's Chiayi County Clears Roads Blocked by Fallen Trees and Landslides

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Typhoon Bawei has moved away, but its strong winds and heavy rain caused fallen trees and landslides in Chiayi County, Taiwan.
  • Several roads in Meishan, Zhuzaki, and Zhongpu townships were blocked by debris.
  • County and township officials dispatched crews to clear the roads, with most routes reopened by the afternoon.

Although Typhoon Bawei has moved on, its lingering effects caused significant disruptions across Chiayi County, Taiwan. Fallen trees and landslides blocked key roadways in townships like Meishan, Zhuzaki, and Zhongpu on July 11. The county government and local township offices responded swiftly, dispatching personnel to clear the affected routes.

Officials reported that sections of County Highway 162A, County Highway 166, and Township Road Jia 132 were cleared of fallen trees and debris. The county's Construction Department Director, Guo Liang-jiang, noted that a section of County Road Jia 129 in Alishan Township, which had been undergoing repairs, was temporarily closed as a precaution but reopened today.

Specific areas, including near Longshan Elementary School and the Meishan Bihhu Archway, experienced blockages due to fallen trees on County Highway 166. Additionally, two landslide sites on County Highway 169 in Meishan Township, between Wenkeng and Daliwang, were cleared and reopened to traffic by the afternoon. The swift response aimed to restore normal transportation and access to affected areas.

County Road Jia 129 in Alishan Township, which had been undergoing repairs, was temporarily closed as a precaution but reopened today.

— Guo Liang-jiangCounty's Construction Department Director, Guo Liang-jiang, detailing road reopenings.
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