coastal safety 結果共4筆

Discover the latest on Typhoon Aghon, the first typhoon of the year, now a moderate typhoon heading towards Japan. Learn about its impact on Taiwan and safety warnings for coastal areas.

Unstable weather expected in Taiwan on April 9 due to northeast monsoon and shifting South China rain cloud area. Cooler temperatures in the north, with lows of 17-19°C, while central and southern regions could see highs up to 30°C. Sporadic showers likely in northern, eastern, and mountainous areas. Strong winds and waves expected in coastal regions.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected four Chinese military aircraft and three naval vessels operating near the Taiwan Strait, days before the presidential election. Two Chinese balloons were also tracked, with one entering Taiwan’s western airspace northwest of Chiayi, and another spotted northwest of Keelung. The balloons disappeared from radar after crossing the median line. The MND’s flight track map shows that one balloon floated over Taiwan from west to east before disappearing over the Pacific Ocean. The other balloon, named ＂Air Police 500,＂ flew into Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ) from China’s coastal airspace. These balloons were likely used for collecting meteorological data and were different from the Chinese spy balloons that flew over the U.S. last year. It is inferred that these floating balloons might have been released by an unknown Chinese entity, as Taiwan has previously found balloons released by China for weather research. Promptly disclosing the movements of Chinese balloons is emphasized to raise public awareness regarding safety measures and counter potential preemptive messaging from China. The national military is currently monitoring the situation and has developed a responsive plan, according to the MND.

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a land warning as Typhoon Koinu strengthens, posing a significant threat to Taiwan. Heavy rainfall and rising swells are expected in the eastern region, prompting authorities to urge vigilance.