When powerful typhoon Herb finally moved away from Taiwan on 1 August after lingering for two days, it left the island bruised and battered. Severe destruction was reported from throughout Taiwan.
八月一日強烈颱風賀伯，在迴旋二日後終於離開台灣，卻留下滿目瘡痍，全省各地都有相當嚴重的災情傳出。