TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain advisory for 11 cities and counties at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday (April 24), with Miaoli County upgraded to an extremely heavy rain advisory.
The heavy rain advisory is in effect for the daytime hours of April 24. Areas north of Changhua, the Nantou region, and the mountainous areas of Hualien are at risk of localized heavy rain. Residents should be aware of potential lightning strikes and strong gusty winds. Low-lying areas should prepare for possible flooding, while mountainous regions should be alert to landslides, falling rocks, and mudslides.
Meanwhile, Miaoli County is under an extremely heavy rain advisory, while Keelung northern coast, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, and the mountainous areas of Hualien County are under heavy rain advisory.
The CWA urges residents in these areas to take necessary precautions and stay updated on the latest weather information.
