Typhoon Megi has completely enshrouded Taiwan, leaving one dead and 67 injured. It made landfall on Taiwan in eastern Hualien early Tuesday afternoon. President Tsai Ing-wen was at the Central Emergency Operation Center on Tuesday to overlook the situation with Premier Lin Chuan.
Tsai called for the highest standard and the quickest way to limit damage to the minimum. She said Typhoon Megi came at the heels of two other typhoons when things have not yet been restored to normal. She called for the combined efforts of the central and local governments. Tsai called special attention to the preparation of water pumps in low areas and evacuations in areas with potential landslides.
The president expressed thanks to the police and fire departments, Taiwan Water Corporation, Taiwan Power Company, public transportation companies and the military for their hard work. But she also called them to watch out for their own safety.
The Central Emergency Operation Center said most of the destruction so far has been fallen trees and damaged public facilities, mostly found in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung. About three million homes throughout the island have lost power and more than 8,000 people have been evacuated in ten counties and cities.