New Taipei City activates enhanced emergency response amid typhoon-induced flooding

Continuous heavy rains brought by Typhoon Mikala's outer bands have led to localized flooding in parts of Tamsui and Xizhi in New Taipei City. In response, Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced that an enhanced Level 3 emergency response mechanism has been activated.

During an inspection of development projects in the Xindian district, Mayor Hou noted that while some areas experienced brief flooding, the water receded quickly, typically within 10 to 15 minutes. Despite the short duration, the flooding caused inconvenience to residents. The city government, along with district offices and response teams, is fully prepared and closely monitoring the situation.

Earlier, the city had addressed a landslide in the Hanyan Cui community, which has since stabilized after rescue efforts. The mayor emphasized that disaster relief operations are proceeding smoothly, but the city remains vigilant about the ongoing impact of Typhoon Mikala. The focus is on ensuring public safety and managing the consequences of the severe weather.

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These days, Typhoon Mikala has caused partial flooding in Tamsui and Xizhi in a short period, but it receded quickly within 10 to 15 minutes. However, it has caused inconvenience to the public. The city government has activated an enhanced Level 3 emergency response mechanism and is fully prepared with district offices and all teams. Currently, disaster relief efforts are proceeding very smoothly, and everything is stable, but the city government will continue to pay close attention to the impact of Typhoon Mikala.