Northern Taiwan, including Taipei and New Taipei City, faces a heavy rainfall warning. Officials expect severe weather until the evening. Authorities are preparing for heavy downpours and taking emergency steps to protect residents.
Officials report that Wenshan, Xinyi, and Nangang districts could receive hourly rainfall of 90 to 100 millimeters. This intense rain may trigger flooding and hazards. Therefore, local emergency teams raised a Level 3 alert, equating to a typhoon warning. This alert shows how serious the situation is.
Thunderstorms may hit southeastern Taipei, bringing hail and wind gusts over Level 6 on the Beaufort scale. Officials urge residents to exercise caution outdoors. People living in low-lying areas should prepare for flooding. Those in mountainous regions must stay alert for landslides, falling rocks, and rising streams.
Authorities deployed personnel from various departments to manage the situation. Emergency response units stand ready to handle disasters caused by the severe weather. Each department activated internal teams to coordinate quick relief efforts and reduce damage.
A weather expert explained that southwesterly air currents converge over northern Taiwan. This convergence creates ideal conditions for strong convective systems, especially in the Taipei Basin during afternoons. These convective clouds develop rapidly and often produce sudden, heavy rain bursts. This explains the unpredictable but intense showers during the warning.
The heavy rainfall warning now covers other northern areas as well. Yilan County, Keelung’s North Coast, and the mountainous parts of Taoyuan and Hsinchu counties also face this alert. Residents in these regions must stay vigilant and prepare for emergencies.
Residents across northern Taiwan should remain cautious and take safety measures during this heavy rainfall warning. Authorities stress the importance of staying informed and acting promptly. Doing so can reduce the risks of flooding, landslides, and storm damage. The heavy rainfall warning remains active, and officials encourage everyone to monitor updates closely.
