Calm Morning Prompts Outdoor Activities Despite Typhoon Holiday in Taipei, New Taipei

Despite a typhoon holiday declared for Taipei and New Taipei City due to the approaching Typhoon Bavi, residents found the morning surprisingly calm, prompting many to head outdoors for recreation.

Typhoon Bavi was projected to make landfall in Taiwan, with the northern regions of Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan facing a high probability of storm impact. Consequently, these areas jointly announced a typhoon holiday. However, on the morning of the 10th, the anticipated strong winds and heavy rain had yet to materialize.

This unexpected lull allowed many citizens to seize the opportunity for outdoor activities. At parks like the Breeze Canal Riverside Park in New Taipei City, groups of people were seen playing softball, creating an unusual scene of leisure amidst a typhoon warning.

The Central Weather Administration had issued both sea and land typhoon warnings. Forecasters predicted the typhoon's closest approach to Taiwan would be between noon and evening, with Taipei potentially experiencing strong gusts of force 9 to 11. The storm's predicted path was slightly northward, and its radius was expected to shrink slightly.