00:00Officials in Hualien report that the Swallow Grotto Barrier Lake in Taroko National Park has safely burst.
00:06After several days of excavation and water diversion work, the dam structure that blocked the Liwu River finally collapsed.
00:13A surge of water and debris flowed downstream, briefly raising water levels by about two meters.
00:19Authorities quickly evacuated workers and warned residents in low-lying areas.
00:23The flood passed without incident, casualties or damage.
00:26The river has now returned to its normal course, bringing an end to more than 10 days of blockage and easing the worries of nearby communities.
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