Typhoon Gaemi Blamed For Southeastern Taiwan Fish Die-Off
Environmental officials in southeastern Taiwan say Typhoon Gaemi is to blame for a recent fish die-off in nearby rivers. They say the sudden increase, then recession of water stranded many fish on the area's riverbanks.
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00:00Typhoon Kemi is being blamed for a major fish die-off in southeastern Taiwan.
00:05Heavy rains brought by the rainstorm raised river levels around Taitung last week.
00:10When the waters receded, many fish died after being stranded on the banks.
00:14Water levels were further affected by the typhoon's impact on the local irrigation system
00:18which feeds the rivers.
00:21Normally, the water comes from the irrigation system in the south-northwest region.
00:25After the typhoon, the water in the south-northwest region was affected.