Nantou's Ren'ai Township Evaluates Rainfall for Work/Class Suspensions; Cingjing Farm Inspects During Rain Lulls

Ren'ai Township in Nantou, Taiwan, suspended work and classes on Monday, June 9, as heavy rainfall impacted the region. The downpours were attributed to a combination of southwest airflow and a stationary front.

In response to the adverse weather, Cingjing Farm, a popular tourist attraction within the township, temporarily closed its operations. Staff took advantage of lulls in the rain to conduct inspections of the farm's facilities. Fortunately, no damage to any infrastructure was reported.

Local authorities stated that while the mountain areas experienced continuous rain throughout the day, along with dense fog, the impact on roads was minimal. There were isolated instances of fallen trees and scattered rockfalls on roads, but these were promptly cleared, and traffic flow was maintained. A minor traffic accident occurred on the main connecting road, Taiwan Highway No. 14 Jia, due to poor visibility from fog, but the road itself remained passable.

The Ren'ai Township Office is continuing to monitor the weather conditions and rainfall forecasts. A decision on whether to extend the suspension of work and classes for Tuesday, June 10, will be made based on the assessed risk of hazardous rainfall. Cingjing Farm anticipates reopening on Tuesday, provided there are no further work and class suspensions announced by the township office.