09-17-2008 13:20

The Chinese mainland has lifted warning signals against Typhoon Sinlaku. Most fishing vessels have returned to offshore waters. But in Taiwan, the affects of the Typhoon continue.

Typhoon Sinlaku's death toll on the island has risen to 11 with another 11 people missing.

In Zhejiang province, nearly 270,000 people had been evacuated and 30,000 fishing boats recalled before Sinlaku hit the Chinese mainland.

As the typhoon has left, fishing has partially resumed. Many fishermen who own smaller boats have postponed their business, as strong winds still linger on the offshore waters.

A sense of normalcy could be felt in urban areas in Fujian province, after Sinlaku lashed the region on Monday.

But in Taiwan, local residents are suffering from the impact the storm has left.

Typhoon Sinlaku's death toll on the island has risen to 11 with another 11 people missing.

Mountainous regions recorded more than one-hundred centimeters of rain, and several large rivers overflowed, forcing authorities to evacuate hundreds of people.

In Nantou county, a tunnel caved in after heavy rains and strong winds hit the region. Seven cars and 11 motorcycles were buried, and seven people were killed.

At Sun-Moon Lake, one of the island's most famous tourist attractions, heavy downpours caused its water to flow backward on to the streets, mixing with mud.

This local resident is very worried about the sludge, saying the must-see spot in Taiwan is now a no-go zone for tourists.

According to the latest statistics, typhoon Sinlaku has already caused 15 million US dollars in agricultural losses on the island.