Guangfu Township in Taiwan's Hualien County experienced severe flooding this afternoon, September 23rd, after the Mataian Creek landslide lake overflowed, washing away the Mataian Bridge and inundating the majority of the township. A further peak in water levels is anticipated soon, prompting immediate evacuation orders to higher ground. The warning was issued at approximately 10:30 AM UTC. The scale of the disaster was described as "major" by sources reporting on the event. User-generated content shared on X showed the extent of the flooding impacting Guangfu Township. Officials have urged all residents to evacuate immediately due to the expected rise in water levels. This development follows reports of flooding in coastal areas of Italy earlier this morning, September 23rd, affecting Ischia in the Bay of Naples and San Terenzo in Liguria. Details on the causes and extent of damage in Italy remain limited.
