Hualien police increase patrols as barrier lake nears overflow
Residents evacuated as officials warn unstable natural dam could fail
Jul. 17, 2026 20:04
Residents evacuated as officials warn unstable natural dam could fail
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Residents evacuated as officials warn unstable natural dam could fail
Residents evacuated as officials warn unstable natural dam could fail
Evacuation red alert expected as water level reaches 96% capacity
Evacuation red alert expected as water level reaches 96% capacity
Mission ends a day early as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan
Mission ends a day early as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan
5-day mission will evaluate topography and disaster risk
5-day mission will evaluate topography and disaster risk
Government agency says safety risks and difficult access make engineering solution infeasible
Government agency says safety risks and difficult access make engineering solution infeasible
Authorities reopen bridges and allow residents to return, but warn landslide dam could fail within 10 days
Authorities reopen bridges and allow residents to return, but warn landslide dam could fail within 10 days
Research team commissioned to assess risks posed by newly formed lake on Wanli River
Research team commissioned to assess risks posed by newly formed lake on Wanli River
Dam-lowering work cuts flood risk in Hualien
Dam-lowering work cuts flood risk in Hualien
Investigators examine evacuation records
Investigators examine evacuation records
Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng promises swift support and recovery
Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng promises swift support and recovery