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Central Cross-island Highway closed due to landslides
Discover the latest on the Central Cross-Island Highway’s closure due to landslides and rockfalls from continuous heavy rainfall. Learn about the Highway Bureau’s efforts to reopen the road by Friday and safety advice for travelers.2024/06/04 10:01 -
Taipei’s water supply bolstered by recent heavy rainfall
Discover how Taipei’s Feitsui Reservoir received a significant rainfall boost, alleviating water scarcity concerns and demonstrating effective water management strategies for the region.2024/05/22 10:23 -
Northern Taiwan cools down amid plum rain front and monsoon
Explore the recent weather forecast for Taiwan as meteorologist Lin Te-en discusses the impact of the northeast monsoon and the plum rain front, leading to a cooler, rainy week ahead. Discover how these conditions affect various regions differently, from potential thunderstorms in the north to lighter rains elsewhere, and how residents should prepare for the changing weather.2024/05/02 13:38 -
Taiwan enters plum rain season with frequent showers
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s plum rain season, starting in May, with insights from weather expert Peng Chi-ming. Expect frequent rainfall, thunderstorms, and safety reminders for outdoor activities.2024/05/01 14:08 -
Taiwan braces for plum rain season’s first front
Explore how Taiwan is preparing for the plum rain season with the expected arrival of weather fronts that could bring increased humidity and showers. Understand the implications of potential La Niña conditions and stay updated on climate change impacts.2024/04/30 18:11 -
Taiwan’s weather swings: From heatwave to plum rains
Taiwan faces a scorching day with temperatures up to 36°C, particularly in its southern and southeastern areas, as forecasted by the Central Weather Administration. Foehn winds are anticipated in Taitung County, prompting a heat advisory with a yellow warning for Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung counties. A weather shift is expected to bring brief showers or thunderstorms, especially in the central and northern regions, with heavier rainfall predicted for the northeastern and Greater Taipei’s mountainous areas. Meteorologist Lin Te-en highlights an expected above-average rainfall for May, aligning with the plum rain season, potentially easing Taiwan’s water scarcity concerns yet raising flooding risks.2024/04/30 11:54 -
Taiwan faces water shortages as some reservoir levels fall
Explore how Taiwan’s critical water shortages are impacted by seasonal changes and increased industrial demand, posing challenges for its semiconductor industry and agricultural needs.2024/04/25 18:31 -
Tainan’s Tsengwen Reservoir dips below 50% capacity
Stay updated on the latest water situation in Tainan as the Tsengwen Reservoir’s storage rate dips below 50%. Despite this, authorities assure a stable water supply for all usage targets before the plum rain season. Follow the city’s water-saving measures and reservoir data from the Southern Region Water Resources Branch.2024/03/25 15:21 -
First stationary front of plum season brings heavy rainfall
The first stationary front of the plum season is set to arrive on Tuesday (June 13), bringing short-term heavy rainfall and localized torrential rain to various regions, particularly in southern areas, as forecasted by the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).2023/06/13 18:44 -
Thunder roars! Heavy rain alert across northeastern Taiwan
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) anticipates heavy rainfall in western and northeastern Taiwan this weekend due to the approach of a "plum rain" front.2023/05/19 17:20