More than 200 evacuated as typhoon rains batter Taiwan (opens original article in a new tab)

More than 200 people were evacuated in Taiwan as heavy rains from a typhoon caused flooding and triggered concerns about a potential barrier lake breach.

• More than 200 people evacuated on east coast of Taiwan
• Heavy rains from typhoon caused localized flooding in Taipei and southern Taiwan
• Possible breach of barrier lake in mountains prompted evacuations