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Severe flooding hits Yilan, cleanup efforts underway
Severe flooding in Yilan County on Nov. 12 affected hundreds of homes. Residents began cleanup, citing the worst disaster since Typhoon Megi in 2010.2024/11/13 16:10 -
Taipei mayor pledges major investment in flood defenses
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to combat flooding with a significant investment in the city’s drainage system after severe downpours in Xinyi and Nangang districts.2024/07/11 18:23 -
Taiwan to halt public reporting of minor traffic violations
Minister of Transportation and Communication (MOTC) minister Wang Kwo-tsai announced Thursday (April 18) that the public will no longer be able to report minor traffic violations that carry a maximum fine of NT$1,200 or less. This comes after the Executive Yuan approved amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.2024/04/18 15:09 -
Commuters face delays as heavy rainfall hits Taipei
Heavy rainfall in northern Taiwan slows traffic as drainage systems struggle to keep up with the unexpected downpour, affecting commutes in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Yilan, with authorities investigating potential solutions.2024/04/18 11:01 -
Mayor Chiang Wan-an reviews Taipei’s flood control plan
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended a Municipal Administrative Meeting on Tuesday, (Sept. 5). During the pre-meeting press interview, Chiang addressed questions regarding flooding issues in Taipei and requested budget allocations from the central government.2023/09/05 17:20