TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Heavy rainfall triggered flood warnings across Taipei Wednesday (Oct. 22) as water levels at two monitoring stations reached critical thresholds. The Hydraulic Engineering Office (水利處), Taiwan's municipal flood control agency, reported dangerous water levels at 11 a.m. Jiantan Station (劍潭站) hit 2.49 meters (8.2 feet) while Guizikeng Creek (貴子坑溪) reached 4.44 meters (14.6 feet). Officials maintained the overall situation remains manageable despite turbulent conditions near major waterways.
The Hydraulic Engineering Office maintains 20 evacuation gates in closed position, adjusting operations based on upstream mountain rainfall patterns. Officials reopened selected evacuation gates at Dadaocheng Wharf (大稻埕), a historic riverside district, Wednesday morning while reminding residents to observe parking regulations. The reopening restored traffic control measures in designated red and yellow temporary parking zones, with authorities intensifying enforcement against illegal parking violations.
Several vehicles remained parked outside Dadaocheng Wharf gates as of 10 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 22), prompting authorities to dispatch additional personnel for enforcement guidance. The Hydraulic Engineering Office emphasized its commitment to continuous upstream rainfall monitoring and strategic gate operation adjustments. Officials prioritize urban area safety through real-time flood control management and proactive emergency response measures. ◼
