Taiwanese volunteers help Hualien recover from flood damage

Thousands of "shovel supermen" volunteers arrived in Hualien to help with disaster recovery after a dam overflow caused severe flooding. The volunteers, including students, monks, and retirees, traveled by train to assist in cleaning up mud and debris, significantly boosting the local population. This spontaneous act of solidarity was highlighted by The Guardian, prompting commentary on the resilience and unity of the Taiwanese people in times of crisis.