According to the latest storm information from the Taiwan Meteorological Administration (China), by the morning of November 12, storm No. 14 Fung-wong moved slowly, about 140km southwest of the mainland. The strongest wind near the center of the storm reached 72km/h, gusting up to 101km/h.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, the center of the storm was at about 21.8 degrees North latitude - 119.7 degrees East longitude, in the northeastern sea of the North East Sea. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8-9, gusting to level 11. Moving north-northeast at a speed of 10km/h. At Bach Long Vy station, there are strong Northeast winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall in Taiwan (China) tonight and move northeast through the island.
According to The Associated Press, earlier this week, the storm caused 18 deaths in the Philippines due to flooding and landslides. However, the storm gradually weakened as it approached Taiwan (China).
However, schools and workplaces across southern and eastern Taiwan (China) remained closed on November 12. All domestic flights have been canceled in preparation for Fung-Wong's landing.
Some areas of Taiwan (China) saw heavy rain and flooding before Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall. In the North, the highest rainfall reached 783.5 mm as of the evening of November 11.
Most of the evacuation orders from Taiwan (China) have been issued for Hualien County, which is located on the island's rugged east coast, which is prone to earthquakes and earthquakes. This area often suffers the most damage from storms.
At least 19 people have died in Hualien in September as a mountain reservoir overflowed with another storm, sending 60 million tons of water and debris into a nearby residential area.
People and tourists coming to Taiwan (China) during this time should pay attention to weather forecasts. Tuan follows the local instructions and carefully considers the journey to avoid dangerous storms.
