Typhoon Bawei Fells 50 Trees in Changhua, Taiwan; Giant Tree Blocks Road

Typhoon Bawei battered Changhua, Taiwan, leaving a trail of destruction, with 50 fallen trees reported by late morning. The storm's fury was starkly visible on Bagua Mountain, where a tree, approximately three stories high, toppled onto Guashan Road, obstructing more than half the roadway.

Emergency crews worked swiftly during a lull in the rain to clear the massive obstruction. Workers used chainsaws to cut the fallen tree into sections, moving them to the roadside to restore traffic flow. The contractor noted the immediate priority was clearing the road for safety, with specialized services to handle the timber later.

Beyond the fallen trees, the typhoon damaged infrastructure, dislodged billboards, downed power lines, and disrupted traffic signals across the county. The storm also caused widespread power outages, with over 8,000 households initially affected. As of late morning, power remained out in parts of Feyang and Tianwei townships.

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The fallen tree blocked more than half of the road, affecting traffic safety. After receiving the notification, we immediately arrived at the scene. We first cut the tree trunk into several sections and moved them to the roadside to prioritize restoring road access.