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Landslide Warnings and Evacuations in Taiwan
June 21, 2012 | Focus Taiwan

In response to heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Talim, the government in Taiwan has issued landslide warnings and evacuation orders for land along 100 rivers.


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