Super Typhoon Bavi Heads Directly for Yilan; Farmers Rush to Harvest Scallions and Pears, Cranes Dismantle Banners

Typhoon Bavi is on a direct course for Yilan, Taiwan, with its radius extending 380 kilometers, placing the county on high alert. In preparation for the strong winds and heavy rainfall, the entire county is mobilizing.

Farmers are urgently heading to their fields to harvest delicate crops such as the renowned Sanxing scallions, Shangjiang pears, and wax apples. Meanwhile, in the city, cranes are busy dismantling large advertising banners to prevent them from falling and causing harm to people and vehicles. Business operators report being overwhelmed, rushing to more than a dozen locations.

Farmers are racing against time to harvest Sanxing scallions, wax apples, and Shangjiang pears, which are currently in season. Only guavas and pineapples, which are not yet ripe, cannot be harvested. Fruit farmers are reinforcing branches and setting up windbreaks. Livestock farmers are simultaneously clearing ditches and inspecting generators to prevent flooding.

In the fisheries sector, preparations are underway to bring vessels into port for shelter. The county government strongly mandates that once a land typhoon warning is issued and Yilan is designated as a警戒 area, all crew members must come ashore within 12 hours. The aquaculture industry is also urged to expedite drainage system clearing and inspect backup generators to prevent dyke overflows.

The water gate at Wolong Bridge in Dongshan River Water Park will undergo a lifting operation this afternoon. Ecological Green Park and Meihua Lake will also simultaneously lift and secure boats ashore, with all shipping operations temporarily suspended. Small boats used for the童玩節 (Children's Folklore Festival) will begin lifting operations tonight at 6:30 PM, coinciding with the festival's closure.