Heavy rain warning issued for Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung
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- A low-pressure band is bringing continued rain and a risk of locally heavy downpours to Keelung and the greater Taipei area.
- Authorities warned of sudden strong gusts, landslides, falling rocks, rising stream levels and flooding in low-lying areas.
Rainy conditions are expected to continue across northern Taiwan, with the Central Weather Administration maintaining a heavy rain warning for Keelung and the greater Taipei area.
The low-pressure band could produce intense rainfall over short periods. Localized heavy rain remains possible in Keelung and the Taipei metropolitan area.
Residents should watch for sudden strong gusts. After several days of rain, people in mountainous areas should also be alert for landslides, falling rocks and rapidly rising streams. Low-lying areas face a risk of flooding.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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