Typhoon Haitang made landfall at Hualien 7 am, July 18, 2005.


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It was the most powerful typhoon to hit Taiwan in 5 years.


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Supertyphoon Haitang maximum wind velocity: 184 km/h


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Watercourses “in critical danger" of flooding: 553


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Agricultural Losses: NT$3.15 billion.


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Supertyphoon Haitang maximum gust velocity: 227 km/h


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Malfunctioned roads: 137


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Over 1,000 villages were evacuated.


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Millions of people were displaced.


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Casualties as of July 21: 12 deceased, 5 missing, 36 injured


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