Heavy Rain Batters Taipei, Triggering Flooding and a Landslide

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Severe storms swept across the Taipei area on Thursday, leaving parts of the city underwater.

Thunderstorm Slams Taipei

 

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Severe thunderstorms swept across greater Taipei on Thursday, triggering widespread flooding.

 

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Roads turned into rivers as heavy rain inundated streets, underground shopping malls and parts of the Taipei Zoo. In nearby New Taipei, a landslide buried four scooters and a vehicle. No injuries have been reported. In the hot June weather, more intense afternoon showers are possible in the coming days.