Taiwan and Hong Kong face heavy rain and typhoon threats

Typhoon Sandal heavy rainfall work and class suspensions southwest monsoon weather warnings

Heavy rainfall and unstable weather caused by a strong southwest monsoon and a low-pressure trough have triggered widespread disruptions across Taiwan and Hong Kong.

In Taiwan, several southern cities, including Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Pingtung, announced the suspension of work and classes for August 23 to ensure public safety. Local authorities in Kaohsiung also implemented precautionary road closures on highways such as the Taiwan Provincial Highway 20 due to risks of landslides and poor visibility. Meteorologists are monitoring Typhoon Sandal, which is expected to intensify and potentially approach the Ryukyu Islands or move near northern Taiwan.

In Hong Kong, the Observatory reported cloudy skies with scattered showers and localized thunderstorms. A broad low-pressure trough is affecting the northern South China Sea and the Guangdong coast, bringing increased chances of thunderstorms and strong winds over the coming days.

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Central Weather Administration · Hong Kong · Hong Kong Observatory · Kaohsiung City · Ryukyu Islands · Tainan City · Taiwan · Typhoon Narra · Typhoon Sandal · Typhoon Shadel · Wu Derong

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[DISPUTED] Kaohsiung City has announced the suspension of work and classes for August 23 due to unstable weather. www.thehubnews.net · news.pchome.com.tw · www.peoplenews.tw · ctinews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Pingdong County has announced the suspension of work and classes for August 23 due to heavy rain risks. www.thehubnews.net · www.peoplenews.tw · ctinews.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Experts suggest two potential paths for Typhoon Sandal, one passing near northern Taiwan and another potentially making landfall. news.pchome.com.tw
[● 4 SOURCES] Typhoon Sandal is expected to potentially intensify into a strong typhoon as it moves toward the Ryukyu Islands. news.pchome.com.tw
[● 3 SOURCES] Tainan City has suspended work and classes for August 23 to ensure public safety. www.thehubnews.net · news.pchome.com.tw · www.peoplenews.tw
[● 10 SOURCES] A strong southwest monsoon and a low-pressure trough are causing heavy rainfall across southern and eastern Taiwan. ctinews.com · www.thehubnews.net · news.pchome.com.tw · etaiwan.news · homedia.news · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Typhoon Narra has formed in the waters west of Hainan Island.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hong Kong is expected to experience scattered showers and localized thunderstorms. www.orientalsunday.hk