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Typhoon Sepat Ravages Taiwan.
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by TyphoonHunter | August 18, 2007 at 02:04 pm
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Typhoon Sepat Ravages Taiwan.
Typhoon Sepat made landfall today to the south of the port town of Hualien. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, Sepat packed winds gusting to 138mph when it struck in the early hours. Media reports in Taiwan indicated that as much as 850mm of rain fell in eastern parts of the island.
Many rivers along the east coast are in full flood and there were some bridge closures earlier today to the south of Hualien due to dangerously high water levels. The picturesque Toroko Gorge was a scene of chaos as flash floods blocked the road and made travel to the area extremely dangerous.
According to AFP electricity was disrupted to over 240,000 households and China Airlines cancelled all of its domestic flights.
I am in Hualien and encountered the full force of the typhoon this morning. I travelled 25miles to the south of Hualien and took shelter in a hospital whilst documenting the strongest part of typhoon Sepat. I will upload photos and film shortly.
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at 03:35 on August 15th, 2007
Great stuff, TyphoonHunter! Looking forward to your coverage.
at 05:34 on August 15th, 2007
The typhoon surely made its presence be felt in the Philippines and it's not over yet -- its slow speed (7mph) protracts its effect. Good luck, TyphoonHunter. I'm sure this will make another news as it hits Taiwan. Good stuff.
at 06:55 on August 15th, 2007
TyphoonHunter, sounds serious...stay safe, looking forward to your reports. Good Stuff.
at 07:09 on August 15th, 2007
TyphoonHunter, I know I say this every time, but stay dry and stay safe. Thanks for your above-and-beyond investigative efforts.
at 07:48 on August 15th, 2007
This is shaping up to be a very big deal for Taiwan. I'll stay safe and sound and provide as continuous updates as is possible to NP!
at 18:34 on August 15th, 2007
Totally awesome stuff. Stay safe.
at 23:39 on August 15th, 2007
The storm is maintaining its 160mph wind strength and is expected to strike central Taiwan on 18th. This is a potentially catastrophic situation. Typhoon warnings have already been issued in Taiwan. I am at Shanghai airport and will be arriving in Taipei tonight at 2340.
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Joe Surferat 08:46 on August 16th, 2007
Ahoj, James! Glad to see you're on this beast. Have fun and get some good pics.
Your pal, Joe
at 07:14 on August 17th, 2007
Hey Joe.
Conditions are atrocious outside and wind and rain is really hammering down. A taster of what is to come!
at 13:31 on August 17th, 2007
Batten down the hatches, mate. Good luck, and stay safe.
at 18:19 on August 17th, 2007
Stay in touch!
at 02:12 on August 18th, 2007
I am fine and well after one hell of a 18 hours of the most unimaginable ferocious winds, endless rain and flash flooding. I will post updates, pictures and video within the next couple of hours.
at 05:23 on August 18th, 2007
These images are amazing. Thanks and keep safe.
at 06:00 on August 18th, 2007
Absolutely awesome photos. Great work! Stay safe, though.
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Vinnyat 06:01 on August 18th, 2007
TyphoonHunter, thanks for getting this story out so quickly. It will now show up on the home page for four hours. If new developments justify it, I'll renew this flag for another cycle.
at 06:14 on August 18th, 2007
TyphoonHunter, Stay safe.
at 08:29 on August 19th, 2007
TyphoonHunter, Good stuff.
at 09:05 on August 21st, 2007
I'm back in Shanghai now. Sepat was responsible for about 14 deaths in mainland China. I've uploaded 2 films to Youtube and added them to this story. They document the wrath of Sepat as it made landfall in Taiwan.
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ryanat 09:07 on August 21st, 2007
Glad to hear you're safe. The videos are amazing!
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Joe Surferat 11:58 on August 21st, 2007
James, if you get a chance, swing by the ol tornado blog and share some of your pics w/ the Okies. The troops will love it! Take care and glad it all worked out for ya.