Taipei Floods After Heavy Rain
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Taipei's Neihu district experienced severe flooding on June 25 after heavy rainfall inundated roads, vehicles, and a gym. Videos showed knee-deep water and a large number of cockroaches emerging, prompting angry reactions from commuters on Mayor Chiang's Facebook page. A legislator has demanded an investigation into the city government's response.
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