@gmanews: FRANCISCO CAUSES FLOODING IN SOUTHERN TAIWAN Torrential rains from a passing typhoon caused flooding across southern Taiwan on Friday, June 26, 2026. Tropical Storm Mekkhala (Typhoon Francisco) brought heavy rains to the southern regions of Kaohsiung, Tainan and Pingtung as it skirted the island before heading toward southern Japan's Ryukyu Islands. In Tainan, floodwaters rose to half the height of car tires on streets, while scooters toppled and were submerged. Rain is forecast to continue over Taiwan for at least the next week, though it will gradually ease. | via Reuters Courtesy: SET TV via Reuters #GMANews