On 9 August 2009, Typhoon Morakot struck China’s south-east
coast, affecting more than 3.4 million people across China,
Taiwan and Philippines. The death toll from the disaster reached
126 with hundreds more people missing. World Vision was able to
provide assistance to affected families in Taiwan and the
Philippines. How you can help: Donate: Emergency & Preparedness
Fund Subscribe to Action News Online On 9 August 2009, Typhoon
Morakot struck China’s south-east coast destroying hundreds of
houses and flooding farmland. Almost one million people were
forced to evacuate ahead of the storm, which hit with winds of
up to 119km/h. Typhoon Morakot caused wide-spread damage in
southern and eastern Taiwan. Massive flooding damaged
transportation infrastructure and submerged many homes forcing
residents to evacuate and stay in shelters or find temporary
housing with friends and relatives. The death toll climbed to
more than 120 people in Taiwan. In China, Typhoon Morakot
affected 8.8 million people across Fujian, Zh