” Rain increases the dangers of rockfalls and landslides, which are currently the biggest challenges”, said Su Yu- dynasty, the head of a research group helping the recovery efforts.
” These elements are unpredictable, which means we may ensure the number of time required for the search and rescue operations”.
Two bodies were discovered in the highlands, according to Taiwan’s fire department, but it wanted to update the death toll by verifying their names.
There are currently 13 missing people, three of whom are of Australian and American nationalities.
Older politicians, including President Tsai Ing-woon, announced they were donating a week’s salary to relief efforts, while aid supplies are arriving at the field.
Japan does provide US$ 1 million in aid to Taiwan for recovery and restoration efforts, its international minister, Yoko Kamikawa, said.