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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TAIPEI, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — A lake overflowing due to heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Ragasa in Taiwan has left 17 people dead, 32 injured and 17 missing as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, local authorities said.
On Tuesday afternoon, a landslide-dammed lake overflowed in Hualien County, on the island's east side. The flooding caused by the overflow has now subsided.
Most of the victims, mostly elderly, were found in Guangfu Township, Hualien County. Delayed evacuation was suspected to be the cause of the deaths.
As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 5,000 people had been evacuated from Guangfu, Wanrong, Fenglin, and other areas of Hualien County. Around 20 shelters have been established, currently housing over 700 people.
Earlier, it was reported that Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, expressed sorrow on Wednesday over the tragic loss of Taiwanese compatriots as a result of Typhoon Ragasa, which struck Taiwan. He also sent condolences to the families of the victims and those affected by the disaster.
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