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  An armored personnel carrier carries local officials through flooded areas brought by Typhoon Tembin in Pingtung county, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. Powerful Typhoon Tembin struck southern Taiwan Friday, toppling trees, overturning vehicles, and dumping rains that swelled rivers and flooded homes and farmlands. No casualties were reported. (AP Photo) TAIWAN OUT

An armored personnel carrier carries local officials through flooded areas brought by Typhoon Tembin in Pingtung county, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. Powerful Typhoon Tembin struck southern Taiwan Friday, toppling trees, overturning vehicles, and dumping rains that swelled rivers and flooded homes and farmlands. No casualties were reported. (AP Photo) TAIWAN OUT