Mayor Chiang Wan-an Scolds Staff; Critic Urges Immediate Typhoon Leave

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an issued stern warnings to district offices regarding preparedness for Typhoon Bavi, demanding no emergency dispatch situations arise. However, media personality Wu Ching-yi criticized the mayor's approach, questioning the sincerity of his anger and urging an immediate announcement of typhoon leave.

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Don't let me encounter any situation that requires emergency dispatch then!

Wu accused Chiang, whom she dubbed the "empty prince of politics," of prioritizing a dramatic display over the safety of residents. She pointed out that even when neighboring cities like Keelung and Taoyuan announced closures, Chiang often risked the safety of Taipei's citizens by keeping schools and workplaces open during typhoons. She questioned whether his strong words about Typhoon Bavi were genuine concern or mere performance.

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Can you announce the typhoon leave immediately this time? Don't always drag it out until very late. Otherwise, if your emotions are so full, it's all fake acting.

Highlighting the potential for severe weather on Friday night and Saturday, Wu called for a "typhoon preparation leave" for Taipei residents. She referenced past flooding in the Neihu district, which turned into a "hot pot" due to mudslides, and stressed the need for caution. Wu reiterated her call for Chiang to announce typhoon leave promptly, suggesting his emotional outburst was a performance if not followed by decisive action.

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Citizens' safety is at stake, and he is gambling with it.