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Taipei braces for Typhoon Kong-rey with strategic evacuation
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.2024/10/30 18:02 -

Taipei to decide on typhoon day off by Wednesday 8 p.m.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will announce by 8 p.m. if a typhoon day off is declared as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches. Expect strong winds and heavy rain.2024/10/30 10:57 -

Typhoon Kong-rey to impact Taiwan through Nov. 1: CWA
Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Taiwan, bringing strong winds and rain. The Central Weather Administration warns of possible closures. Stay updated on weather impacts.2024/10/30 10:11 -

Typhoon Krathon: Mayors defend day off decisions
Typhoon Krathon moves closer to Taiwan, prompting safety warnings as southern regions brace for heavy rain while Taipei experiences calm weather.2024/10/02 17:15 -

Keelung mayor clarifies typhoon day decision process
Keelung Mayor George Hsieh clarified that the decision to suspend classes and work due to Typhoon Krathon was made collectively by city officials to ensure public safety.2024/10/02 13:50 -

Typhoon Krathon weakened but still threatens Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon weakened but still threatens Taiwan, causing work and school cancellations. The storm’s center is 160 km southwest of Kaohsiung. Expect landfall tonight.2024/10/02 13:32 -

New Taipei mayor defends typhoon day off amid debate
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced school and work suspensions due to Typhoon Krathon. All 22 counties in Taiwan declared a typhoon day off, sparking debate.2024/10/02 12:45 -

Vice president warns of Typhoon Krathon’s potential disaster
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim warns of Typhoon Krathon’s potential disaster, urging safety as it nears landfall. Stay updated on official channels for safety instructions.2024/10/02 10:14 -

Typhoon Krathon to strongly impact Taiwan starting Oct. 1
Typhoon Krathon will impact Taiwan starting Oct. 1, with severe effects on Oct. 2. The CWA has issued warnings, and work and classes may be suspended in affected areas. Stay informed.2024/09/30 09:41 -

Former legislator cites heavy losses from typhoon day-off
Discover how Taiwan’s unique "typhoon holidays" system, which suspends work and classes during typhoons, leads to significant economic losses, estimated at NT$20 billion per day. Former legislator Julian Kuo calls for policy revision to address the economic and operational disruptions highlighted on a CTI Television talk show.2024/07/25 13:00 -

CWA: Typhoon Gaemi could trigger two-day shutdown
Discover the latest on Typhoon Gaemi as it nears Taiwan, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Learn about the potential for a two-day typhoon day off and which areas may see work and school suspensions.2024/07/24 17:02 -

Koinu prompts 18 cities in Taiwan to declare ’Typhoon day’
Typhoon Koinu hits Taiwan, leading 18 cities and districts to suspend work and school. However, four northern cities, including Taipei and Taoyuan, remained open, causing dissatisfaction among residents.2023/10/05 13:43 -

Tainan mulls halting businesses, schools as typhoon nears
Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che will announce work and class cancellation on Wednesday night the earliest if Typhoon Saol’s wind speed and rainfall meets the criteria for such a declaration.2023/08/29 13:53 -

Central, southern Taiwan residents brace for torrential rain
This year’s sixth typhoon, Typhoon Khanun, brought heavy winds and rain to Taiwan over the past week. The storm came closest to Taiwan late Thursday evening, resulting in a "typhoon day off" for the greater Taipei area and Yilan County.2023/08/04 21:39 -

Doksuri prompts more Typhoon days off in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.2023/07/28 13:48



