300mm Rainfall in Pingtung's Wanduan Highest in Taiwan; Linluo Dike Narrowly Avoids Breach Again

Wanduan Township in Pingtung County, Taiwan, bore the brunt of severe weather today, receiving a staggering 300 millimeters of rain, the highest in the nation. This intense downpour placed significant strain on local infrastructure, particularly the Linluo Dike, which narrowly avoided a breach. The dike, which had experienced a similar failure earlier this year, showed signs of leakage due to the swift currents, alarming residents.

County officials responded swiftly, deploying excavators and dump trucks to reinforce the dike with sandbags and repair the compromised sections. While the immediate crisis was averted, the threat of continued rainfall looms, prompting Governor Chou Chun-mi to urge residents to exercise caution. The heavy precipitation has affected other areas as well, with Xinma, Zhutian, Old Taiwu, Majia, and Pingtung City recording over 200 millimeters of rain.

The severe weather has triggered numerous landslides in mountainous regions, disrupting traffic and posing safety risks. Consequently, several key roads, including sections of P31, P106, P146, and P-Special 5, have been preemptively closed. Sanzhiemen Township declared a suspension of work and classes at noon due to the hazardous conditions. Several bridges, such as the Luliao Bridge and Nanzhou Bridge on P111 in Chaozhou Township, have also been closed to traffic.

Furthermore, widespread flooding has led to the closure of up to 15 road sections in areas like Donggang and Xinyuan. Ferry services between Donggang and Xiaoliuqiu were suspended today due to high winds and rough seas, with some passengers requiring medical attention for seasickness. The ferry service is also canceled for the entire day tomorrow, leaving travelers stranded.

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The Linluo Dike in Wanduan Township experienced leakage.