In the tranquil region of Guangfu, Taiwan, a chain of events began with torrential rains from Typhoon Ragasa. These downpours triggered massive landslides, blocking the natural flow of a river and inadvertently forming a vast, uncontained lake. Residents of Guangfu now reveal they received insufficient warning about this dangerous, man-made reservoir of water. When the full force of Typhoon Ragasa subsequently slammed into the area, the accumulated water, now raging uncontrollably, became a liquid wrecking ball. The drone footage captures the sheer horror as this unleashed power effortlessly swept away a vital bridge, a lifeline for the community, as if it were nothing more than a toy.
The typhoon’s fury extended far beyond Taiwan's shores, battering China’s southern coast and impacting daily life in Hong Kong. However, the most tragic toll was borne by Taiwan, where Ragasa claimed the lives of 17 innocent people. This devastating episode serves as a chilling reminder of nature’s unpredictable might, transforming familiar landscapes into scenes of unimaginable destruction and leaving communities to grapple with the aftermath of a storm that literally wiped away their connections.
