In southern Taiwan, the prolonged and intense rainfall has caused numerous landslides and floods, resulting in at least four fatalities and the evacuation of over 5900 residents from affected areas.

This is reported by Reuters.

According to Taiwan's Central Meteorological Administration, some mountainous regions in the south have received more than 2.6 meters of rain in the past week, while the average annual rainfall is about 2.1 meters.

The massive amount of water has triggered widespread flooding and significant landslides, damaging infrastructure and roadways.

Local authorities report that three people are still missing, and nearly 80 individuals have sustained injuries.

On Monday, Taiwan's Prime Minister Chen Chien-jen visited the affected areas and noted that the region rarely experiences such prolonged heavy rainfall, especially following Typhoon Danas, which struck the southwestern coast in early July.

The Prime Minister also stated that over 2000 people, primarily from mountainous villages, are unable to return home and are staying in temporary shelters while rescuers work to restore roads that have been cut off by landslides and floods to facilitate the delivery of food and medical supplies.

Meteorologists predict a decrease in rainfall this week, but the threat of landslides and floods remains high, prompting local residents to exercise caution and prioritize their safety.

Typhoon Danas hit southern Taiwan in July with record winds, causing significant damage to the island's power grid, with over 3000 power poles downed.