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Taiwan announces best spots to catch 2026’s first sunrise
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration announces the latest sunset of 2025 at 5:25 p.m. in Tainan City. Experience 2026’s first sunrise at 6:33 a.m. on Orchid Island.2025/12/24 08:00 -

Major typhoon brings heavy rainfall to southern Taiwan
Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula, intensifying with heavy rain in Hualien and Taitung. Strong winds affect Orchid Island and Green Island.2025/09/22 12:07 -

Typhoon Podul causes power outages in Orchid Island
Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Podul hit Orchid Island, causing power outages. Taitung City braces for gusts over level 14. Stay updated on safety advisories.2025/08/13 10:37 -

Orchid event to feature fashion and immersive experiences
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che announced the 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Island and Taiwan International Orchid Show aims to attract 350,000 visitors. The event, from March 8-23, will feature orchids, fashion, and immersive experiences. Women enjoy free entry on March 8.2025/03/05 15:00 -

Typhoon Usagi may trigger land warning by 5:30 p.m.
Typhoon Usagi may trigger a land warning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, says the Central Weather Administration. Vessels in southern Taiwan waters should stay alert.2024/11/14 15:26 -

Black Hawk helicopters rescue boy, tourist on Orchid Island
Discover how Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps conducted two critical rescue missions to Orchid Island, saving lives with Black Hawk helicopters. Learn about the life-saving efforts for a young boy and a tourist.2024/08/30 14:11 -

CWA reveals NYE sunset, Near Year’s Day sunrise times
Discover the times for sunrise and sunset on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Taiwan. The latest sunset on the main island will be at 5:24:49 p.m. at the "Chi-Ku" sea wall in Tainan City. On outlying islands, the latest sunset will occur at 5:29:16 p.m. on the L18 Stronghold beach on Lieyu island. As for the first glimmer of dawn’s light, it will appear at 6:32:32 a.m. on Taitung’s Orchid Island and at 6:35:02 a.m. at the Pingtung Hengchun Longkeng Ecological Reserve on the main island.2023/12/27 13:25 -

Taiwan issues heavy rain advisory for northern cities
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a heavy rain advisory for Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Keelung City in Taiwan, warning of potential intensive downpours throughout the evening. The northeast monsoon is causing localized heavy rainfall in coastal areas of Keelung and mountainous regions of Taipei. The strengthening of the northeast monsoon has also prompted alerts for strong gusts ranging from force 9 to 11, potentially affecting areas from Taoyuan City to Tainan City, as well as southeastern parts of the island, including Orchid Island, Green Island, and the Hengchun Peninsula. The advisory for strong winds covers an expansive area, including Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, the Hengchun Peninsula, Taitung County, Orchid Island, Green Island, Penghu County, and the Kinmen and Matsu region. These strong wind conditions are expected to last from the early morning of Wednesday (Dec. 20) through the evening of Friday (Dec. 22).2023/12/20 15:44 -

Devastating destruction on Orchid Island after Typhoon Koinu
Typhoon Koinu has caused extensive damage to Orchid Island, leaving residents without power and severely impacting infrastructure. Over 2,400 households have been affected, and communication systems are virtually non-operational.2023/10/06 15:13 -

Typhoon Koinu strikes Taiwan, sets new wind speed record
Typhoon Koinu struck Taiwan, setting a wind speed record and causing havoc. Stay updated on the storm’s impact and safety measures.2023/10/05 20:17



