Heavy Rains Cause Rockfalls on Taiwan's Provincial Highway 14

Heavy rains in Taiwan's Nantou County, particularly in the Ren'ai mountain area, triggered substantial rockfalls along Provincial Highway 14. The downpour, influenced by a weather front and southwest winds, led to rocks of various sizes tumbling down near the Yunlong Bridge tunnel on the Lushan section of the highway. Residents described the rockfalls as resembling a rain of stones. Fortunately, the falling debris did not cause any vehicle damage or injuries. Local authorities have dispatched cleanup crews to remove the rocks and reopen the affected road sections. However, drivers are being cautioned to exercise extreme care when traveling through the Lushan and Tunyuan sections of Provincial Highway 14 due to the unstable conditions. The area has experienced continuous rain, leading to other road issues, including a large truck getting stuck in a ditch on Provincial Highway 89 due to poor road conditions. While some sections have been cleared, the ongoing precipitation means the risk remains.