Southern Taiwan faces heavy flooding and work suspensions

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Southern Taiwan is experiencing severe flooding and heavy rainfall caused by a low-pressure zone and the southwest monsoon. The extreme weather has led to significant disruptions across Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung.

In response to the heavy rain, local governments in Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung have announced the suspension of work and classes for August 24. In Kaohsiung, rainfall has been particularly intense, with some areas recording 684 mm of rain over three days, representing nearly half of the city's annual average. Authorities have evacuated 2,615 people in Kaohsiung and deployed 137 mobile water pumps to manage flooding.

Pingtung has also faced challenges, with 115 people evacuated and several roads closed due to the risk of landslides and debris flows. In Tainan, heavy rain caused flooding in low-lying areas, necessitating the deployment of hundreds of mobile pumps and pumping stations. Emergency services and the military are assisting with flood prevention and disaster response efforts across the affected southern regions.

Entities

Central Weather Administration · Chen Chi-mai · Chen Jinde · Chen Qi-mai · Kaohsiung City · Kaohsiung City Government · Lai Jui-lung · Lai Rui-long · Pingtung County · Tainan City · Taiwan · Taiwan Water Corporation

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[● 2 SOURCES] Water accumulation under the Highway 88 bridge in Fengshan reached the height of vehicle tires.
[● 3 SOURCES] Southwest monsoon and a low-pressure zone are causing heavy rainfall in southern Taiwan. ctinews.com · www.peoplenews.tw · news.nextapple.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The water level of the Houjin River in the Renwu section has reached nearly 90 percent capacity.
[● 2 SOURCES] Multiple roads in the Nanzi District have been cordoned off due to flooding.
[● 2 SOURCES] Accumulated rainfall in districts including Fengshan, Siaogang, and Lingya exceeded 150mm.
[● 3 SOURCES] Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung have announced the suspension of work and classes due to heavy rain. ctinews.com · www.peoplenews.tw
[○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 2,615 people have been evacuated in Kaohsiung. news.nextapple.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kaohsiung's maximum accumulated rainfall over three days reached 684 mm. news.nextapple.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Pingtung County Government announced that on the 24th, work and classes will be suspended throughout the county. ctinews.com · www.peoplenews.tw
[○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 115 people have been evacuated in Pingtung. www.epochtimes.com
[DISPUTED] Kaohsiung City announced that on the 24th, work and classes will be suspended throughout the city. ctinews.com · www.peoplenews.tw
[○ 1 SOURCE] The city has deployed a total of 137 mobile water pumps. news.nextapple.com