Schools and offices close as more rain is forecast across the island.

Al Jazeera
Date: August 24, 2018 

Two people have been killed and one seriously wounded after damage caused by a storm in Taiwan, according to the The News Lens International.

A tropical depression, formed over Taiwan, triggered a massive deluge across the island.

Violent waves caused five cargo ships and oil tankers to run aground off Kaohsiung Harbour. Of the 66 crew onboard the ships, 52 have been rescued so far.

The Central Weather Bureau issued a rare advisory of ‘extremely torrential rain’ as the storm loomed, indicating that more than 500mm of rain was expected in just 24 hours.

The alert prompted the closure of many schools and offices.    [FULL  STORY]