Heavy Rain and Mudslides Hit Tongxiao Residences, Miaoli County Government Investigates Illegal Farmland Use and Imposes Fines
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Heavy rains caused mudslides to inundate homes in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County. The county government's investigation revealed illegal dumping of soil and land leveling on farmland behind the residences. Relevant departments had already imposed fines twice, with a third fine issued in January this year. After the disaster on April 4th, construction continued, leading the Industrial and Commercial Development Department to impose a fine of NT$300,000 and refer the case to the prosecutor's office. The Environmental Protection Bureau also penalized the parties for violating waste disposal and air pollution control laws.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What caused the mudslide disaster in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County?
- A: The disaster was caused by illegal dumping of soil and land leveling on farmland behind the affected residences.
- Q: What actions did the Miaoli County Government take regarding the illegal activities?
- A: Relevant departments had already imposed multiple fines. The Industrial and Commercial Development Department imposed a fine of NT$300,000 and referred the case to the prosecutor's office. The Environmental Protection Bureau also penalized the parties for violating waste disposal and air pollution control laws.