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Kaohsiung to Decide on Saturday Typhoon Holiday Amidst Heavy Rainfall Forecast

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kaohsiung city officials are discussing whether to suspend work and classes on Saturday due to Typhoon Bawee.
  • Heavy rainfall is predicted for the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung.
  • Some districts have already suspended operations starting Friday evening.

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai will chair the first working meeting of the typhoon response center at 7 p.m. tonight to discuss whether to suspend work and classes on Saturday in anticipation of Typhoon Bawee.

According to the latest 24-hour cumulative rainfall forecast released by the Central Weather Administration this afternoon, mountainous areas of Kaohsiung are expected to receive rainfall exceeding the threshold for suspending work and classes between 2 p.m. today and 2 p.m. tomorrow. Following this information, the city government immediately announced that six districts, including Liugui, will suspend work and classes starting at 6 p.m. tonight.

Officials explained that the working meeting is expected to address the possibility of suspending work and classes on Saturday. Following past practice, the mayor will announce the flood control situation and related decisions after the meeting. However, the announcement might be delayed pending updated weather data.

Residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and official announcements regarding potential work and class suspensions.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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