Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Affected by the southwest monsoon and the outer circulation of Typhoon "Bamboo Grass," heavy rain fell across central and southern Taiwan on the 28th. The Taiwan Meteorological Administration updated its heavy rain warning that evening, indicating that Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County should be on high alert for torrential rain from the evening of the 28th to the 29th, while 17 other counties and cities, including Miaoli County, Taichung City, and Hualien County, should also be aware of heavy rain or torrential downpours. As of press time, many areas had announced work and school closures.
Due to the heavy rainfall, starting in the early hours of the 28th, many coastal areas in Taichung City experienced flooding, and some areas experienced power outages. Chiayi County experienced torrential rain starting in the early morning, with reports of flooding in some areas. The Chiayi County Government urgently issued work and school closure notices that day, and tourist attractions such as the Alishan Forest Recreation Area were closed. Tainan City also experienced significant rainfall starting in the early morning, with reports of flooding in many areas and some roads temporarily impassable. Related areas announced work and school closures.
Taiwan's meteorological department continued to update its heavy rain warning on the 28th, stating that torrential rain had already occurred in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. From the evening of the 28th to the 29th, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County experienced localized torrential rain or extremely heavy rain; Miaoli County, Taichung City, Hualien County, and 17 other counties and cities experienced localized heavy rain or torrential rain; areas north of Changhua County, Nantou County, Yilan County, Taitung area, and Penghu County also had a chance of localized heavy rain. The department reminded the public to be aware of lightning and strong gusts of wind, and to be cautious of landslides, rockfalls, mudslides, and flash floods in mountainous areas, and to be wary of flooding in low-lying areas.
As of 8 PM on the 28th, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County had all announced the suspension of work and classes on the 29th.
In addition, Taiwan's Maritime and Port Bureau stated that due to the heavy rain, 7 shipping routes and a total of 53 voyages are expected to be suspended on the 29th. The public is advised to pay attention to route information to avoid travel disruptions. (End)
