The number of deaths caused by Typhoon Nari rose to 84 nationwide yesterday, the National Fire Administration's Disaster Rescue Command Center said.
Sixteen people were still reported missing as of yesterday, while 208 people were injured.
The death toll stood at 25 in Taipei City, 21 in Taipei County, 10 in Keelung City, 10 in Miaoli County, seven in Chiayi County, three in Taoyuan County, three in Hsinchu County, two in Tainan County, one in Hsinchu City and one in Changhua County, official data showed.
Despite the ongoing repair efforts, 216,458 households were still without power yesterday and another 1,755,030 households were without water.
With regard to railway transportation, the coastal route between Kaohsiung and Panchiao will resume operations tomorrow.
The underground tracks from Sungshan to Panchiao and from Sungshan to Fulung are expected to reopen in 10 days, while the line from Keelung to Patu and Taipei Railway Station are expected to be back in service in two weeks.
The floods triggered by the heavy rainfall brought by Nari subsided in most of the affected areas yesterday. But the basements of 1,411 buildings are still submerged in water.
In related news, the American Institute in Taiwan announced yesterday that it will present a US$25,000 check to the local Red Cross Society today to help with relief efforts.
"The contribution symbolizes the deep sympathy of the American people for the victims of Typhoon Nari and their families, and is to assist in the Taiwan reconstruction efforts," the institute said in a press release.
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