Taipei resident John Saboe surveys the damage left by typhon Nesat in Taiwan's capital Taipei on July 30. Although Saboe says the biggest damage he saw were uprooted trees and fallen branches, around 250,000 households lost power due to the heavy winds ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and China to face more flooding as Haitang follows Nesat
After Nesat moved onshore and left more than 100 people injured, Haitang will exacerbate the risk for flooding and mudslides in Taiwan and eastern China through midweek. After barreling across northern Taiwan and leaving more than 100 people injured, Nesat ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon injures more than 100 in Taiwan as another storm approaches
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan's first typhoon of the year left 111 people injured and coastal towns flooded as the island braced for a second tropical storm Sunday. Howling winds toppled motor scooters and hit people with flying glass, the Central Emergency ... ( read original story ...)
VN, Taiwan discuss renewables
HCM CITY — Việt Nam has great potential in renewable ... to train skilled engineers are also needed," he said. Karen Ma, director of Taiwan’s Green Trade Project Office, said demand for green and renewable energy had increased globally. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon injures 81 in Taiwan as another storm approaches
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's first typhoon of the year has left 81 people injured and coastal towns flooded as the island braces for a second tropical storm. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says Typhoon Nesat made landfall on the northeast coast of Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Nesat hits Taiwan
Typhoon Nesat hits Taiwan A motorcyclist attempts to ride through floodwaters, as Typhoon Nesat hits Pingtung county in southern Taiwan on July 29, 2017. Taiwan came to a standstill on July 29 with power knocked out for part of the island as it braced for ... ( read original story ...)
Tyhoon Nesat takes over Taiwan
Tropical storm Nesat brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to eastern and southern parts of Taiwan on Saturday (July 29), flooding streets and homes. Rough cut (no reporter narration). ROUGH CUT. NO REPORTER NARRATION. Nesat is the first typhoon to hit ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Nesat bears down on Taiwan
Preparations are under way ahead of Typhoon Nesat's imminent arrival in the east of Taiwan. Nesat will be the first typhoon to hit Taiwan this year, and the centre of the storm is expected to make landfall late Saturday afternoon local time. The system is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and China to face more flooding as Tropical Storm Haitang follows Typhoon Nesat
Typhoon Nesat has made landfall in northern Taiwan and is now taking aim at southeastern China, but the risk for flooding and mudslides will be exacerbated as another tropical storm comes into play. Nesat, known as Gorio in the Philippines, maintained the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan battered by Typhoon Nesat
Typhoon Nesat has made landfall in Taiwan bringing damaging winds and torrential rain. BBC Weather's Stav Danaos looks at the forecast as the storm heads towards mainland China. Louise Lear takes a look at how our weather can influence the pollen count. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for its first typhoon of the year – Yahoo7
Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan suffered flooding, widespread power outages and winds of over a hundred miles and hour as it was battered by its first typhoon of the year on Saturday. Much of the island came to a standstill, with most train services suspended and as ... ( read original story ...)
Another tropical storm forms; sea, land warnings issued
Taipei, July 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau issued sea and land warnings for Tropical Storm Haitang, which formed earlier Saturday and was moving toward Taiwan, while Typhoon Nesat was expected to make landfall Saturday night. The bureau issued the ... ( read original story ...)
Five Gay Bars Worth Visiting in Taipei
Taipei is one of the most gay-friendly cities in Asia. But it wasn't always this way. There was a time when LGBT people had to seek temporary escape in 228 Memorial Park as well as hidden gay bars and karaokes. Funky Club, a gay disco dance club, was ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for its first typhoon of the year
Taiwan suspended trains and closed schools on Saturday as it braced for its first typhoon of the year. Typhoon Nesat -- which strengthened into a moderate storm Friday -- is already bringing crashing waves and strong winds to the east coast, where it is ... ( read original story ...)
Scenic spots in eastern Taiwan closed due to Typhoon Nesat
Taipei, July 29 (CNA) Various scenic spots in the coastal and riverside areas of eastern Taiwan are closed or restricted to visitors on Saturday due to Typhoon Nesat, the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau has announced. ( read original story ...)
Brawls in Taiwan’s legislature: A blemish, yes, but hardly a way of life
Anyone who follows domestic politics in Taiwan will have seen in recent days a series of brawls pitting opposition Kuomintang lawmakers against those from the majority Democratic Progressive Party. Faces have been slapped; necks choked; water sprayed; and ... ( read original story ...)