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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced the potential cancellation of Premier12 baseball games due to Typhoon Usagi. Officials will discuss new dates and ticket procedures.

Typhoon Kong-rey is set to hit south of Hualien by Thursday noon, prompting Taipei to prepare. Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced measures to mitigate the impact, including evacuation closures and price stabilization efforts. A decision on a typhoon day off will be made by 8 p.m. Disaster prevention is active in Chiayi and Yilan.

Taipei City Government names Chang Wen-Te as the new third deputy mayor. Chang, known for his green initiatives and AI policies, will be succeeded by Yu Hua.

Explore how Taiwan is addressing climate change with Deputy Interior Minister Ma Shih-yuan advocating for improved disaster prevention strategies and Taipei officials focusing on heat-related issues and solutions.

Discover how Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is leading the city’s typhoon preparedness efforts before his U.S. trip, ensuring minimal impact from Tropical Storm Yagi and readiness for any emergencies.

Taiwan prepares for severe weather with two significant fronts expected next week, bringing heavy thunderstorms and strong winds, especially in Taitung and Hualien. Following a severe thunderstorm in Taipei, the Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting director, Chia Hsin-hsing, warns of more intense conditions and advises residents to stay informed.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to visit the United States in the summer of 2024, focusing on cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. The trip may also include Washington if time permits. The visit will prioritize municipal exchanges and involve bureaus related to information, industrial development, and firefighting. Chiang’s previous tours were mainly in Asian cities like Singapore and South Korea. This upcoming visit, his first as mayor, is likely to be politically interpreted, especially given the timing after the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te.

Australian firefighters visiting Taiwan apologize for drinking beer on Taipei’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), as captured by local netizens. They publicly displayed their fine receipt, confirming payment of penalties for their actions. According to Taiwan’s Mass Rapid Transit Act, passengers caught eating or drinking in forbidden zones within the MRT system can be fined from NT＄1,500 to NT＄7,500. The firefighters were in Taiwan to promote disaster prevention concepts and international camaraderie, engaging in activities such as a calendar photo-shoot, exchanging ideas with Taiwanese firefighters, and trying local specialties like stinky tofu.

Typhoon Khanun is located in the sea east of Taipei on Thursday (Aug. 03) and is expected to move northwesterly. This weather disturbance will likely cause increased wave activity in Northern and Northeastern Taiwan, with storm impacts likely in Keelung, the North Coast, and the northern regions of Yilan.