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A barrier lake from a riverbank collapse overflowed in Taiwan, flooding villages and triggering evacuations, while a storm threat looms.
A newly formed barrier lake on the Mataian River in Hualien County overflowed Thursday afternoon, flooding Mingli Village in Wanrong Township earlier than expected, prompting evacuations and school and work suspensions in Guangfu and Wanrong townships.
The lake, created by a collapsed riverbank blocking the creek, has a capacity of 1 million cubic meters and triggered a red alert.
A second barrier lake formed downstream.
The Executive Yuan approved a NT$27 billion disaster recovery budget for infrastructure repair and temporary housing, part of a larger NT$30 billion relief package.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Fung-Wong is expected to strengthen into a typhoon and approach Taiwan next week, prompting warnings and cancellations in several regions.
Un lago de barrera de un colapso de la orilla del río se desbordó en Taiwán, inundando aldeas y provocando evacuaciones, mientras que la amenaza de una tormenta se cierne.