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Guangfu Township in Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien, which is still recovering from flood destruction caused by a barrier lake breach in September, has been almost completely emptied out as Tropical Storm Fung Wong approaches, threatening another barrier lake breach.
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00:00Guangfu Township in Hualien, which is still recovering from deadly floods in late September,
00:05is almost completely empty.
00:07That's because of fears of another barrier lake breach as Tropical Storm Fong Wang approaches.
00:21Youth patrols from the indigenous Fatah An village are going door-to-door
00:26to make sure all residents have left for two nearby shelters.
00:29The town started evacuating on Sunday with all residents told to leave.
00:34Only people who live in two- or three-story townhouses can stay, but they need to sign a waiver.
00:59Authorities have issued the highest alert for Guangfu Township
01:04and warned that a new barrier lake could form in the mountains.
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