Typhoon Morakot devastated southern Taiwan on August 8, with many schools badly hit. Minister Cheng on August 11 visited Sinsing, Jhulin and Wenzi Elementary Schools, and Donggang Junior High School to inspect the damage caused. Struck by the typhoon, Wenzi Elementary School was inundated by flood waters. Minister Cheng gave instructions to get the school back to normal as soon as possible.