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Fung-wong closes offices and schools

BRACED FOR A POUNDING Flights, trains and ferries were canceled as the vice premier held meetings at the Disaster Prevention and Protection Center yesterday

By Meggie Lu  /  STAFF REPORTER, WITH AGENCIES

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday visited Nantou County, which was plagued by landslides triggered by downpours from Tropical Storm Kalmaegi, which hit on July 18 and triggered flash floods, killing 19 people.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY MO YAN-CHIH AND FLORA WANG

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