The rolling mud continuously cascades from higher places down to the road below, covering the entire road with yellow, muddy water. It started raining heavily in Manzhou Township in the morning, and the rain came quickly and fiercely. The water level on the road keeps rising, and the rain does not stop.
Residents hurriedly set up water gates, deeply concerned that the water might flood into their homes.
Locals in Manzhou build these fences against mud and water coming into their houses
The National Day 4-day holiday begins tomorrow, Kenting and Xiaoliuqiu, popular domestic tourist destinations in Pingtung, were initially welcoming nearly full bookings for glory in the past two days. The Typhoon Koinu severely hit the Hengchun Peninsula yesterday. Manzhou Township experienced a major power outage due to the collapse of 43 utility poles, and the local Kentington Resort has nearly half of its bookings postponed or canceled.
It’s roughly estimated that about 20% of bookings in homestays on the Hengchun Peninsula are postponed or canceled, with minimal impact on hotels; although the ferry service between Xiaoliuqiu and Donggang is resuming tomorrow, there are still some tourists hesitating, resulting in about 20% postponement or cancellation of bookings.
Gangkou suspension bridge damaged quite seriously
The nearby landmark, Gangkou Suspension Bridge, has its wooden walkway almost destroyed, and the township office has closed the entrance to prevent accidental intrusions.