Residents Become 'Professional Flood Victims' as Taiwan Village Inundated Four Times in a Month

Residents in Guishan District's Huaguo New Village are struggling with severe flooding, with one household lamenting they have become "professional flood victims" after being inundated four times in a single month. Local councilor Chen Ya-lun visited the area after heavy rains began early Monday, finding many homes barricaded with sandbags.

"The water barrier boards are all used up, so they can only use sandbags to block the water," Chen Ya-lun posted, describing the distressing situation. "Homes are still flooding, preventing people from sleeping. A factory flooded four times this month, unable to deliver goods. Employees are out of work, and the boss is almost in tears cleaning factory machinery." She questioned whether the situation was a natural disaster or man-made.

The flooding has impacted more than five homes and one factory. Following discussions with the Water Resources Bureau, authorities have pledged to increase the number of deployed water pumps from two to four and enhance ditch dredging efforts. Residents, however, are concerned. The area has not experienced flooding in over 40 years, leading many to suspect that nearby underground railway construction projects are contributing to the problem.

Residents are appealing to the city government for solutions, expressing fear and anxiety every time it rains. They hope for swift action to prevent further disruptions and distress caused by the recurring floods.