Heavy rain continued battering Taiwan, leaving three people dead while another individual remained missing after several days of severe weather. Authorities also responded to widespread flooding, landslides, and mounting agricultural losses as dangerous conditions affected communities across much of the island.
The Central Emergency Operation Center confirmed three fatalities as emergency crews continued rescue and recovery efforts throughout affected regions. Officials reported the deaths in Kaohsiung’s Shanlin District, Hsinchu County’s Jhubei City, and Hsinfeng Township during the latest situation update.
Meanwhile, rescue teams continued searching for one missing person from Sinpu Township in Hsinchu County. Emergency responders remained on alert because weather conditions continued creating hazardous environments across several northern and southern communities.
In eastern Taiwan, authorities closely monitored a landslide-dammed lake along Hualien County’s Wanli River after water levels climbed significantly. Officials reported that the lake reached approximately 70 percent of its storage capacity before issuing a red alert for nearby areas.
Furthermore, disaster management agencies increased surveillance around the river because additional rainfall could further raise water levels. Emergency officials also urged nearby residents to stay informed and immediately follow evacuation instructions if conditions deteriorated.
The Central Weather Administration warned that an active weather front combined with strong southwesterly winds would continue producing widespread rainfall. Consequently, forecasters issued an extremely heavy rainfall advisory covering several counties and cities throughout Taiwan.
Meteorologists predicted localized extremely heavy rainfall for Yunlin County, while additional heavy showers threatened Nantou County, Taichung, Changhua County, Chiayi County, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung County. Moreover, northern regions above Miaoli, eastern Taiwan, and Penghu also faced the possibility of significant downpours throughout the forecast period.
Heavy rain also caused substantial financial losses within Taiwan’s agricultural sector during the past week. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, total agricultural damage exceeded NT$95 million as officials completed updated assessments submitted by local governments.
Kaohsiung recorded the highest losses at approximately NT$49.25 million, representing more than half of the nationwide agricultural damage. Meanwhile, Pingtung County reported losses totaling NT$37.89 million, while Taoyuan followed with approximately NT$6.16 million in damages.
Crop destruction accounted for most agricultural losses after floodwaters and saturated fields damaged hundreds of hectares across affected farming areas. Officials estimated that 874 hectares experienced damage, while 209 hectares suffered complete crop losses after prolonged rainfall.
Guava farms recorded the largest financial impact after damaged orchards generated losses exceeding NT$32 million. Additionally, papayas, chives, pineapples, and melons also sustained considerable damage as severe weather persisted across agricultural regions.
The livestock industry also experienced financial setbacks because flooding affected farms raising chickens, pigs, ducks, and geese. Chickens accounted for the largest livestock losses, while overall damage within the sector reached approximately NT$5.77 million.
Likewise, aquaculture producers reported notable losses after floodwaters affected ponds and fish farms throughout southern Taiwan. Giant river prawns experienced the greatest damage, followed by bass and tilapia, according to official estimates released by agricultural authorities.
To support recovery efforts, the Ministry of Agriculture announced financial assistance for farmers in the hardest-hit regions. The ministry confirmed that affected producers in Kaohsiung and Pingtung would receive subsidies alongside access to low-interest recovery loans.
As recovery operations continue, Heavy rain remains a major concern because additional storms could delay cleanup efforts and increase safety risks. Therefore, authorities continue monitoring weather conditions while urging residents to remain cautious until forecasts indicate sustained improvement.
