Super Typhoon Meranti brought heavy rains and widespread damage to southwest Taiwan Wednesday, forcing evacuations and leaving thousands without power.
One person is reportedly missing after a fisherman fell overboard in heavy seas and was swept out to sea, according to the South China Morning Post. Three hikers were also reported missing in the Jiaming Lake area, according to Focus Taiwan News. Another 35 people were reported injured, mostly from fallen objects or from falls resulting from being knocked over by strong winds.
The most powerful storm of 2016 washed away cars, flooded streets and reportedly washed dozens of boats away.
Nearly 5,000 people living in mountainous areas in southern Taiwan were evacuated in case of mudslides, including 543 in Kaohsiung's Taoyuan District, and 120 in Chiayi's Meishan District, according to the Post.
In Hong Kong, a typhoon standby signal has been issued.
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