Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.



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The affected area extends more than 1,000km (620 miles), according to Chinese meteorologists.
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Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
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Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.