China News Service, September 18. Comprehensive Taiwan media reported that an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred in Taitung County, Taiwan at 21:41 on September 17, and aftershocks continued.
The earthquake also caused rupture of water pipes, dislocation of bridges, and cracked roads in Kaohsiung, Taitung, Hualien and other places in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung Fengshan Kaixuan Road has a main water main line rupture, the asphalt road is cracked, and a large amount of tap water continues to pour out. In order to prevent people from accidentally entering the water-logged area, local police are waiting on the scene.
In Kaohsiung, the main water main line burst, and a large amount of tap water continued to pour out.
Image source: Photo by Liu Xuesheng of Taiwan United News Network
According to reports, since the main water supply channel is 1 meter in diameter, it mainly supplies water in Fengshan and Qianzhen. The rupture of the water main may cause the local water to be cut off. The Kaohsiung City Government also said that residents should store water for backup.
The Baohua Bridge in Luye Township was shaken and dislocated due to the earthquake.
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The Baohua Bridge in Luye Township, Taitung County was severely dislocated.
In addition, the earthquake intensity in the southern district of Hualien was strong, and many roads in Yuli Town had cracks on the road surface, and the telephone poles were slightly inclined, but traffic and electricity were not affected.
Yuli Township in the southern district of Hualien was affected by the earthquake, and there were displacements of telephone poles.
Image source: Provided by Yuli Town Office of Taiwan United Daily News
The mayor of Yuli also reminded the public that aftershocks are very likely to occur in the past few days, please pay close attention to the housing situation, and immediately check the gas, water and electricity pipelines and houses for damage.
The entrance and exit of the house should be kept unobstructed. If there is an aftershock, remember to "get down, cover, and stabilize", and hide under a table or corner to protect your head and neck.
Yuli Town, South Hualien District, was affected by the earthquake, and many roads were cracked.
Image source: Provided by Yuli Town Office of Taiwan United Daily News
Taiwan's "Fire Department" also called on the public to remain vigilant, pay attention to aftershocks, prepare for earthquakes, and ask people in mountainous areas to pay special attention to landslides to ensure their own safety.