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Typhoon Doksuri: Strong wind advisory issued in Taiwan
Due to the terrain in the Greater Taipei area, the Central Weather Bureau issued a strong wind advisory on Thursday (July 27), urging residents to be cautious of sudden strong gusts.
2023/07/27 16:27
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Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan to face strong winds and heavy rain
Typhoon Doksuri, classified as a moderate typhoon, was reported approximately 170 kilometers southwest of Cape Eluanbi as of 8 a.m. on Thursday (July 27), moving at a speed of 15 to 22 kilometers per hour in a north-northwesterly direction, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2023/07/27 11:57
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Taiwan braces for severe Typhoon Doksuri
Typhoon Doksuri, currently a moderate typhoon, is expected to intensify into a severe typhoon by 8 p.m. on Tuesday (July 25), according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). A land warning was issued at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
2023/07/25 17:57
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Travel disruptions expected amid heavy rains and winds
As Typhoon Doksuri approaches Taiwan, The Weather Bureau (CWB) expects to bring heavy rains and strong winds, which could lead to widespread travel disruptions.
2023/07/24 16:54
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CWB: Typhoon Doksuri to approach Taiwan in coming week
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported on Friday (July 21) that the tropical depression in the region has intensified into mild Typhoon Doksuri. As a precautionary measure, the bureau advises residents to commence preparations for typhoon prevention measures over the weekend.
2023/07/24 16:10
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Taiwanese turn to portable electric fans to beat the heat
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) has issued heat warnings for seven cities and counties in Taiwan, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive measures against the scorching temperatures. To beat the blistering heat, many people in Taiwan have resorted to utilizing portable electric fans while venturing outdoors.
2023/07/13 17:28
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Public advised to stay indoors as heatwave comes into force
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) pointed out that strong southwest winds have resulted in foehn winds in Taitung County. CWB also issued heat advisories for several cities and counties on Wednesday (July 5). Pingtung County and Hualien County are under an orange alert, with a high probability of extreme temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius.
2023/07/05 16:43
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Heavy rain causes severe traffic disruption in Taipei
Severe flooding on Beian Road in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, near The Grand Hotel, and Zhishan Road in Shilin District has disrupted traffic with water levels exceeding 10 centimeters.
2023/06/30 17:45
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Scorching heat grips Taiwan: Heat warnings issued
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued heat warnings for nine cities and counties on Friday (June 30), signifying the imminent arrival of scorching hot weather across Taiwan throughout the weekend and prompting the need for heat precautionary measures.
2023/06/30 17:29
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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
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Typhoon Guchol intensifies: Taiwan spared direct hit
Mild Typhoon Guchol is forecasted to intensify into a moderate typhoon in the afternoon or evening today (June 8), according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2023/06/08 19:01
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Tropical depression intensifies into mild typhoon Guchol
A tropical depression off the eastern coast of the Philippines has rapidly intensified into a mild typhoon named Guchol, marking the third typhoon of the year, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported Tuesday evening (June 6).
2023/06/07 18:07
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Typhoon Mawar’s sea warning lifted
As Typhoon Mawar approaches its closest proximity to Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) urged residents to exercise caution amid expectations for heavy rainfalls and strong winds from Wednesday through Thursday morning.
2023/05/31 18:02
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Approaching Typhoon Mawar raises concerns in Taiwan
Taiwan is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Mawar as the storm edges closer this week. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) has warned that the typhoon will be closest to Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday, with its effects already being felt since today and expected to persist until Friday.
2023/05/29 17:49
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Search continues for junior high student swept into ocean
Local authorities are diligently continuing their search on Monday (May 29) for a female middle school student who went missing after being swept into the ocean a day earlier. The incident occurred at Neipi Beach near Nanfang’ao in Yilan County.
2023/05/29 17:36
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Typhoon Mawar’s impact on Taiwan remains uncertain, says CWB
As Typhoon Mawar looms closer, Taiwan braces for the potential impact of the powerful storm expected to make its northward shift around Sunday to Monday. The extent of its effects will be determined by the timing and trajectory of this crucial turn, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2023/05/26 16:42
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Typhoon Mawar gains strength, threatens Taiwan next week
Typhoon Mawar, the second typhoon of the year, regained strength on Thursday (May 25) as it escalated to a severe typhoon at 8 a.m., according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). Moving west-northwest at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour, the typhoon is expected to impact Taiwan next week.
2023/05/25 17:35
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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
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Rainy weather forecast on Mother’s Day
The Central Weather Bureau announced that as dry weather returns on Tuesday (May 9), temperatures will remain consistent and pleasant for the remainder of the week in most parts of Taiwan. However, there are chances of rain increasing again over the weekend.
2023/05/09 17:45
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Hsinchu Science Park implements water usage cuts
Factories operating within the Hsinchu Science Park have commenced a reduction in water consumption in March as a result of scarce rainfall, according to reports.
2023/03/08 20:00
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Low water levels in southern Taiwan spell drought in 2023
Due to low rainfalls in southern Taiwan in 2022, the Central Weather Bureau pointed out that Taiwan may suffer from water shortage again in 2023.
2023/01/06 17:24
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Weather to turn cold, rainy on New Year’s Eve in N. Taiwan
The Weather Bureau has forecasted rainy and cold for this New Year’s Eve weekend in northern and eastern Taiwan.
2022/12/29 18:21
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes eastern Taiwan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on Thursday (Dec. 12) at noon, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2022/12/15 12:48
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Experts: too early to know scope of earthquakes cycle
The recent series of earthquakes since Sept. 18 in Taiwan has led many to worry whether Taiwan is reaching an active seismic activity period. Still, experts said that it’s still too early to tell.
2022/09/23 14:03