# Kaohsiung heavy rain and geological instability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kaohsiung-heavy-rain-and-geological-instability > Updated: 2026-08-30T21:29:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Heavy rainfall in Kaohsiung has caused significant geological instability and infrastructure damage. On August 28, a retaining wall on Songfu Street in the Xiaogang District collapsed, burying three motorcycles under debris. While no injuries were reported, the Xiaogang District Office initiated preventive evacuations for 28 residents, relocating them to hotels or with relatives. As heavy rain continued, the situation worsened. A second collapse occurred on August 30 in the same area, expanding the damage zone to approximately 40 meters. In the Gushan District, soil loosening and cracks near embankments led to the suspension of classes at Shoushan Junior High School, Shoushan Elementary School, and its affiliated kindergarten on August 31. Local authorities, including the Kaohsiung City Government and the Education Bureau, have deployed engineers to conduct safety assessments and monitor the ground conditions. Mayor Chen Chi-mai indicated that comprehensive improvement plans will be developed once the rainfall subsides. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: Kaohsiung heavy rain causes wall collapses and school closures Heavy rain in Kaohsiung has triggered retaining wall collapses in Siaogang and forced school closures in Gushan due to landslide risks and soil instability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaohsiung-heavy-rain-causes-wall-collapses-and-school-closures ### 2026-08-28: Xiaogang District retaining wall collapse triggers emergency evacuations A retaining wall collapse in Kaohsiung's Xiaogang District caused by heavy rain led to the burial of three motorcycles and the emergency evacuation of 28 residents. No injuries were reported. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/landslide-in-kaohsiungs-xiaogang-district-triggers-emergency-response --- Cite as: Kaohsiung heavy rain and geological instability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kaohsiung-heavy-rain-and-geological-instability