Although Zeb's assault lasted less than two days, Taiwan was plunged into misery and suffering, as landslides ruined homes and left residents dead. Damage to property was considerable and, once again, public safety was shown to be extremely precarious.
經過瑞伯颱風不到兩天時間的侵襲，台灣再度陷入滿目瘡痍，各地的土石流造成家破人亡的慘劇，財物損失不能計數，民眾住的安全再次在風災裡顯得不堪一擊。