Pingtung Flooded by Non-Stop Rain; Residents Stranded, Unable to Work

Pingtung County in southern Taiwan experienced severe flooding on June 25, 2026, due to continuous heavy rainfall associated with an approaching typhoon. The downpour began the previous night and persisted throughout the morning, with the northern part of the county bearing the brunt of the storm.

Jiuru Township recorded an astonishing cumulative rainfall of 449.5 millimeters between midnight and 9:40 a.m., setting a new record for the township and potentially marking a century-high rainfall event. Despite the intense weather, the Pingtung County government initially announced only a suspension of classes and work in Chunri Township's Shiwen Village, leaving residents in other areas to commute under hazardous conditions.

As a result, numerous commuters found themselves stranded on flooded roads, unable to reach their workplaces. Areas like the intersection of Provincial Highway 1 and Linluo Township, the Waifang Road in Haifeng, and Ruiguang Road in Pingtung City experienced significant water accumulation. The severe traffic congestion left many feeling frustrated and helpless, with some companies deciding to allow employees who had not yet arrived to stay home rather than risk the dangerous commute.

Pingtung Mayor Chou Chia-chi personally surveyed the flooded areas, including the Waifang outer ring road, urging citizens to exercise caution and avoid inundated zones. The industrial zone in Pingtung City also reported flooding, causing delays for workers attempting to reach their offices.