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Taiwan: 14 Dead In Hualien After Barrier Lake Flood Amid Typhoon Ragasa

Posted By: Tarun Kumar Posted On: Sep 24, 2025Share Article

Taiwan: 14 Dead, 124 Missing In Hualien After Barrier Lake Overflows Amid Typhoon Ragasa

The disaster occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the barrier lake, formed by landslides after days of heavy rainfall, burst its banks, inundating Guangfu township.

At least 14 people have died and more than 120 are missing in eastern Taiwan's Hualien County after a decades-old barrier lake overflowed, sending a torrent of water into Guangfu township amid Super Typhoon Ragasa.

The disaster occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the barrier lake, formed by landslides after days of heavy rainfall, burst its banks, inundating Guangfu township. The surge washed away a bridge and tore through the town, leaving widespread destruction.

As per media reports, as of 7 am Wednesday, 14 people were confirmed dead and 18 were injured. Rescue teams are still searching for the missing. While about 30 people were initially reported unaccounted for, Taiwan's National Fire Agency later revised the figure to 124.

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HAPPENING NOW: The current situation in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, Taiwan, is that the barrier lake has collapsed, and the village is filled with elderly residents. pic.twitter.com/47xtah7ryW — Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) September 23, 2025

As per media reports, in some neighborhoods, floodwaters rose as high as a two-story building, compelling 263 residents to shelter in place. Authorities said these residents were not in immediate danger and advised them to remain indoors until the waters receded.

Super Typhoon Ragasa struck northern Philippines and Taiwan on Monday, bringing fierce winds and relentless rain that forced thousands to evacuate. In Hualien County, the torrential rainfall proved catastrophic, causing the barrier lake to give way on Tuesday (September 23).

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