Gangshan Sees Nearly 400mm Rain in 24 Hours; Legislator Vows to Seek More Flood Control Funds

Kaohsiung faced significant flooding from Thursday to Friday morning after heavy rainfall inundated the region. The city of Gangshan recorded nearly 400 millimeters of rain in a 24-hour period, leading to various degrees of waterlogging across districts.

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The rainfall this time was very astonishing. Some flooding issues were caused by the excessive rain, and coastal areas combined with high tides also worsened the flooding.

Local legislator Chiu Chih-wei emphasized that the intense rainfall, combined with high tides in coastal areas, exacerbated the flooding. He pledged to advocate for expanded investment from the Water Resources Agency in Kaohsiung's flood control infrastructure. His office will conduct site inspections to identify and address areas prone to inundation, aiming to minimize affected zones.

Chiu noted that past flood control efforts, such as the completion of the first three phases of the Beigou drainage project in Yong'an District, have significantly improved the situation there. The ongoing fourth phase aims to further expand the catchment area and enhance flood control effectiveness. In Cieding District, plans for a new gate and pumping station for the main drainage channel, closely linked to tidal levels, have received approval from the Water Resources Agency.

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The Water Resources Agency must further expand investment in Kaohsiung's flood control construction.

He also highlighted the success of recent flood control measures along the Dianbao River and Daliao drainage, which involved raising embankments and flood detention basins. These upgrades, funded by over 300 million NT dollars, successfully withstood the recent heavy rains, preventing the severe overflow experienced during Typhoon Kimi two years ago. Further phases of the Yuliao detention basin are planned to further lower water levels.

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The flood control effects along the route have improved significantly after the completion of the first, second, and third phases of the Beigou drainage.

For the most severely affected areas in Gangshan, including Jiaxing and Tandai, Chiu has facilitated multiple site visits and secured funding requests. The Public Works Bureau plans comprehensive improvements for the Tandai drainage and Tandai A minor drainage, which include constructing detention basins, increasing pumping station capacity, and clearing blockages to improve water flow.

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The plan for the new gate and pumping station of the main drainage has already begun preliminary work and has been approved by the Water Resources Agency.