Over 200 Hualien residents to be evacuated as barrier lake risks overflow (opens original article in a new tab)

Over 200 residents in Hualien County are being evacuated as a barrier lake risks overflowing due to heavy rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Mekkhala, with authorities monitoring the situation and setting up shelters.

• Over 200 residents in Hualien County's Fenglin and Wanrong townships are to be evacuated due to a barrier lake risk of overflow.
• A 'yellow' flood alert was issued after forecasts predicted over 70mm of rainfall in 48 hours, linked to Severe Tropical Storm Mekkhala.
• The barrier lake holds about 780,000 cubic meters of water and is near its maximum capacity of 1,080 meters.