Afghanistan, Sept. 24 -- Typhoon Ragasa devastated eastern Taiwan, killing 14 and leaving 129 missing after a massive dam collapse flooded Guangfu town, forcing thousands into emergency shelters.
A powerful typhoon has struck eastern Taiwan, killing at least 14 people and leaving 129 missing after a reservoir dam burst and flooded the town of Guangfu in Hualien.
The disaster unfolded late Tuesday when a dam holding nearly 91 million tons of water collapsed, unleashing a torrent that engulfed most of Guangfu. Officials confirmed all the victims and missing persons are from the devastated town.
Typhoon Ragasa, which battered Taiwan from Monday, has since moved toward southern China and Hong Kong, raising fresh concerns of flooding and heav...