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Non-stop Heavy Rain! August 26 Suspended Classes and Work: Pingtung Announces

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Southern Taiwan is experiencing significant heavy rainfall due to a tropical depression and southwest monsoon, causing widespread flooding.
  • Several areas, including parts of Kaohsiung and various villages and townships in Pingtung County, have announced class and work suspensions for August 26.
  • The official government list of suspended classes and work serves as the primary reference for affected residents.

Southern Taiwan is grappling with severe weather as a tropical depression and persistent southwest monsoon bring intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding in multiple areas. The downpours have caused considerable disruption and damage. In response to the hazardous conditions, several localities have announced suspensions of work and classes for August 26. Kaohsiung City has declared suspensions for Taoyuan Village in Gushan District. Pingtung County has also announced closures for the entire Chunri Township, Dewen Village and Dashe Village in Sandimen Township, Wanhua Village in Nanzhou Township, and Wenfeng Village and Yanwen Village in Jiadong Township. Additionally, Donggang Township's Dongxin Village and Neiguandi Village are affected. Residents are advised to consult the official "Executive Yuan's Directorate-General of Personnel Administration" for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding work and class suspensions. This centralized list ensures clarity and provides a reliable source for those impacted by the severe weather. The ongoing heavy rainfall underscores the region's vulnerability to tropical weather systems and the importance of timely public safety announcements.

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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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