Heavy Rain Hits Tainan: Level 3 Emergency Response Activated as Rainfall Exceeds 100mm in Districts

Tainan has initiated a Level 3 emergency response as heavy rainfall batters the region, with the Liujia and Dongshan districts recording over 100 millimeters of rain by 6 p.m. today.

The city's Water Resources Bureau has deployed personnel to the water situation center to monitor weather conditions and address any emerging issues around the clock. They are also strengthening communication with district offices to ensure a coordinated response.

Mayor Huang Wei-che noted that the Central Weather Administration forecasts overcast skies with scattered showers or thunderstorms across Tainan, particularly in low-lying areas. Coastal and mountainous regions may experience heavier downpours, with a possibility of heavy rain and short-duration torrential rain.

Statistics from the Water Resources Bureau indicate that as of 6 p.m., Liujia had accumulated 108 millimeters of rain, followed by Dongshan at 107 millimeters and Guantian at 98.5 millimeters. Intense short-duration rainfall was also recorded, with Dongshan seeing 92 millimeters in three hours.

To manage the situation, Tainan's North Gate pumping station and 23 other stations have been activated, pumping approximately 310,000 tons of water. The Water Resources Bureau urges residents to utilize the official Tainan City Government LINE group and the "Tainan Water Situation Real-time App" for updates and to report any blockages in drainage systems to facilitate water flow and mitigate flood risks.