TAIPEI: Nearly 3,000 people in Taiwan evacuated their homes on Sunday (Jul 6), authorities said, as Typhoon Danas dumped torrential rain on the island, triggering floods and landslides. Packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 137km an hour, Danas is expected to sweep northwards along Taiwan's west coast overnight, the Central Weather Administration said in an advisory. At least 28 people have been treated for minor injuries, according to the National Fire Agency. Danas dumped more than 500ml