The Council of Agriculture yesterday notified residents in seven townships in Hualien, Ilan and Nantou counties of the threat of mudflows triggered by continuing rains. The council suggested an immediate evacuation of the seven townships.
Almost 4,000 fishermen from China living on 590 boats took shelter from the wind at several ports.
Cross-island highways in the south and roads in central Nantou County yesterday remained closed.
Dujuan yesterday headed for southern China, causing the cancellation of flights between Taiwan and several cities, including Hong Kong and Macao.
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