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Typhoon Saola’s approach triggers heavy rainfall in south
Typhoon Saola approaches Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds. Typhoon Haikui strengthens, possible interaction with Saola. Central Weather Bureau issues advisories. Stay updated.
2023/08/30 16:52
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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
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Southern Taiwan braces for potential impact of Typhoon Saola
Typhoon Saola approaches Taiwan with potential landfall concerns. Stay informed about its path, impact, and interactions with another typhoon. Precautions urged against heavy rainfall and waves.
2023/08/28 19:32
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Unstable weather expected due to low-pressure system
Taiwan faces unstable weather as a low-pressure system brings heavy rainfall and flooding to the southern regions. Central Weather Bureau warns of continued impact and potential disruptions.
2023/08/17 17:20
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Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected across Taiwan
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) predicts thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and heavy rainfall in Taiwan from August 16-18. As a low-pressure system approaches, prepare for turbulent weather conditions with potential localized heavy rain and flooding.
2023/08/16 18:29
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Typhoon Khanun’s rainfall hits Nantou, stranding residents
The torrential rain brought by Typhoon Khanun caused severe damage in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, leading to landslides, power outages, and flooding. The disater created significant challenges for the residents, with some stranded due to the damages
2023/08/08 19:44
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Nantou locals evacuated as heavy rainfall triggers mudslide
Rescuers continued evacuation efforts at Lushan hot springs district in central Taiwan’s Nantou County on Tuesday (Aug. 8) as heavy rainfall triggering mudslides flooded the area.
2023/08/08 17:31
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Typhoon Khanun brings destruction as it exits Taiwan
As Typhoon Kahnun slowly moves away from Taiwan, the strong winds and heavy rainfall continued to create destruction in the northern parts of the island.
2023/08/04 17:05
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President Tsai urges public to stay safe amid heavy rainfall
In anticipation of Typhoon Khanun’s arrival, President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Central Emergency Operation Center on Thursday morning (Aug. 3) to ensure the necessary precautions were taken to keep the public safe.
2023/08/03 12:33
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Heavy rain causes potholes, sinkhole in downtown Tainan
Heavy rainfall has led to potholes in various areas in Tainan City, particularly in the Anping District. A roughly one-meter-deep sinkhole also appeared on Chienping 7th Street in the Anping District around 11 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 8), affecting residents and a passing small passenger vehicle.
2023/08/02 22:01
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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
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Typhoon Doksuri nears: East braces for heavy rainfall
Typhoon Doksuri is rapidly approaching Taiwan with considerable force. Starting from Wednesday (July 26), wind and rainfall will steadily intensify across various regions. The southeastern and southern regions should exercise caution against heavy rainfall, whereas the western regions should prepare for intense heat due to their leeward position.
2023/07/26 16:37
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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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High probability of rainfall expected in southern Taiwan
The stationary front that had been lingering over Taiwan is gradually shifting away, but residents can expect persistent rainy conditions due to prevailing southwestern winds.
2023/06/17 17:08
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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 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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Unpredictable twist: Typhoon Mawar alters course
Typhoon Mawar, currently classified as a Category 2 typhoon, is rapidly approaching with significant force, raising concerns about potential heavy rainfall in Taiwan over the next 48 hours.
2023/05/23 16:56
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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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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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Taiwan’s thirst for rain grows stronger amid climate change
Once again, the water supply in southern Taiwan has hit an all-time low due to record low rainfall in the area, the lowest in the past 30 years.
2023/03/07 11:50
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Southern Taiwan to adopt water conservation measures
Southern Taiwan has been experiencing a severe lack of rainfall since the end of last year.
2023/02/21 15:32
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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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Classes continue despite heavy rainfall in Taipei
Taipei has seen heavy rainfalls over the past few days, but despite the strong wind and rain on Monday, students still had to go to class as usual.
2022/11/18 12:00
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Taiwan Air Force kicks off annual military Tianlong Exercise
Taiwan Air Force’s annual Tianlong Exercise kicked off on Monday (Nov. 7) at Hualien Air Force Base in eastern Taiwan. The exercise was delayed for a week due to a typhoon and heavy rainfall.
2022/11/08 18:24