
On August 23, a tropical depression brought very heavy rain in a short period of time and caused severe flooding in Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. The following day, Tzu Chi volunteers and a medical team of Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital began the relief work by cooking and distributing meals, home visits, and providing medical services.

During the home visits, the volunteers distributed a Charity Card; the amount is calculated according to the number of people in the household and the extent of the damage. Recipients can purchase the goods they wish, except alcohol and tobacco, at designated supermarkets.
On August 25 and 26, the volunteers visited flooded homes in Chiayi County. Ms Wu shared with them her experience when water overwhelmed her house. “The water came from all the drains in the kitchen and washroom. I was frightened. All I could do was to scoop out the water and try to keep the water level low.” Some furniture was broken; otherwise, she considers herself lucky that her house is fine and undamaged.

On a street in Budai township, a lady was very happy to see the volunteers. “I received Tzu Chi lunchboxes,” she said. “I am very touched. There were two to three days when we didn’t have food to eat. We received the meal boxes from Tzu Chi. I am overwhelmed.”

However, according to the weather bureau, another tropical depression is about to affect Taiwan. Master Cheng Yen is asking people to stay on high alert, and pray sincerely.
Here is a list of the items provided to the flood victims in Chiayi, Tainan and Kaohsiung between August 24 and 26, following the tropical depression of August 23:
23,268 servings of meals;
68 multipurpose folding beds;
171 blankets;
269 packs of daily necessities;
1,258 sets of condolence gifts;
Relief fund given to 28 families, totaling NT$65,000;
15 charity cards;
A total of 2,905 Tzu Chi volunteers mobilized.
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