The Morakot typhoon has hit the southern part of Taiwan badly. Power Station’s member, Yan Zhi Lin, whose house was in Pingtung was worried and shared, “My granny, mother are staying there. Both mobile or cable phone networks are down, and I have not been able to contact them for 2 days already.” Meanwhile also from Pingtung is fellow member, You Qiu Xing, who was relieved that his family is alright. But as all external communications and travel network to and fro the village is cut off, his family could only depend on instant noodles for food. A-Mei’s House in East Taiwan is Safe SHE’s member, Ella, is also from Pingtung. Yesterday she shared, “My house is alright, only with leakages. Everything’s fine.” Pingtung is the base of camp of Ming Hua Yuan. Meanwhile, Ming Hua Yuan in Chao Zhou not only experienced flood, but also leakages. Some of the roofs were also lifted away by the typhoon. Nonetheless, Head Chen Sheng Fu, said, “Currently we are doing our best to repair the damages. Compared to the damages experienced by other village areas in Pingtung, we are considered slightly better off.” Similarly experiencing ceaseless heavy downpour in Taidong (eastern side of Taiwan), is Zhang Hui Mei’s hometown. Belonging to Beinan tribe in Taidong, A-Mei shared via her artiste manager, Chen Zhen Chuan, “My house is fine. My family happened to be in Taipei for our tribal concert so I feel reassured.” Source: Next Media Translation by: Syyang @ AF
