TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan has dramatically strengthened its defenses against increasingly severe weather events through a cutting-edge technological integration unveiled Thursday (June 19). The island nation's National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR, 國家災害防救科技中心), the primary research institution for disaster prevention, has enhanced its flood prediction systems by combining advanced radar data from the Central Weather Administration (CWA, 中央氣象署), Taiwan's meteorological agency, with sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms. Officials from the Executive Yuan (行政院), Taiwan's cabinet, through its specialized Office of Disaster Management (行政院災害防救辦公室), reported that these technological improvements have pushed the accuracy of critical short-term heavy rainfall forecasts to an unprecedented 90%, substantially upgrading the country's ability to warn residents of imminent urban flooding.
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) underscored the life-saving significance of effective flood management systems during the presentation. Speaking after reviewing the comprehensive "2025 Flood Season Prevention" (114年汛期整備) report at a recent Cabinet meeting, Premier Cho revealed that the Water Resources Agency (WRA, 水利署), operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA, 經濟部), has developed an ambitious new generation of flood management strategies. The innovative approach establishes three primary objectives: minimizing the geographical extent of flooding during extreme weather events, accelerating the speed at which floodwaters recede, and implementing the most rigorous safety protocols to protect vulnerable communities across the island.
The Premier emphasized the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies, particularly artificial intelligence systems, in revolutionizing Taiwan's approach to disaster management. Cho insisted on the critical importance of comprehensive river maintenance programs, including systematic dredging operations, regular infrastructure inspections, and proactive equipment servicing to mitigate potential catastrophes during Taiwan's intense rainy seasons. The government's multi-agency approach extends to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC, 交通部), which has strengthened early warning systems for landslides and structural failures that could affect critical transportation networks. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA, 農業部) has deployed advanced satellite imaging technology to identify emerging landslide-prone territories, establishing designated high-risk zones requiring special monitoring and intervention protocols. ◼
