False Flood and Landslide Alerts Circulate in Kaohsiung; Police Confirm No Incidents

A false alarm regarding flooding and landslides in Kaohsiung's Gushan District spread rapidly online, prompting police to investigate and clarify the situation.

Reports of a "flooding and landslide alert" for Taoyuan Village in Gushan District circulated on social media. Local police from the Xinbin Police Station immediately dispatched officers to patrol the affected areas, including Chai Shan Boulevard, the National Sun Yat-sen University campus, and the vicinity of Shan Hai Temple and Ci De Temple.

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After investigation, no flooding or landslide disaster was found along the routes from Chai Shan Boulevard, the campus of National Sun Yat-sen University, to Shan Hai Temple and Ci De Temple.

After thorough inspection, the police confirmed that there were no signs of flooding or landslides along the routes. They concluded that the online alerts were either misinformation or erroneous messages.

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It should be a false online report or incorrect information.

Local village chiefs also confirmed that they had inspected their respective areas and found no abnormalities. The police stated they will continue to monitor the situation in their jurisdiction and will dispatch personnel and coordinate with relevant units if any unusual circumstances arise.

Meanwhile, the Kaohsiung Weather Station reported that parts of Kaohsiung had received over 300 millimeters of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 9:30 a.m. on August 23. Some areas, like the Xinxing District, recorded over 350 millimeters, reaching the level of "extremely heavy rain." The weather station attributed the unstable weather and potential for short-duration, intense downpours, accompanied by strong gusts and lightning, to a persistent low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds bringing abundant moisture to southern Taiwan.

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The village chief also stated that he had inspected all parts of the village and found no abnormalities.