Taichung Floodwaters Persist for Two Weeks, Angering Residents

A large, stagnant pool of water on a vacant lot in Wuri District, Taichung City, has persisted for two weeks since heavy rains from Typhoon Bawei on July 12. The floodwaters have spread to nearby residential areas, submerging building materials and machinery within homes. Residents are suffering from the prolonged inundation, with damaged property and concerns about foul odors and increased mosquito breeding during the hot summer.

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Residents' building materials and machinery are still submerged in floodwaters, and many items are likely ruined.

City Councilor Yang Dian-zhong visited the site on July 25, criticizing the Taichung City government's inefficiency. He noted that the land, owned by a bank, has become a large pond, severely impacting residents. Yang questioned why the city, aware of the typhoon's impact, allowed the Wuri District flood to remain untreated for two weeks, with a meeting with the landowner only scheduled for the following week.

"Residents' building materials and machinery are still submerged in floodwaters, and many items are likely ruined," Yang stated. He emphasized that in the hot summer, the stagnant water is emitting foul odors and increasing the risk of mosquito breeding, significantly affecting environmental hygiene and residents' quality of life. Yang urged the city government to deploy water pumps immediately to help drain the floodwaters and reduce public losses, stressing that disaster recovery should involve timely and effective measures, not just paperwork.

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in the hot summer, the stagnant water is emitting foul odors and increasing the risk of mosquito breeding, significantly affecting environmental hygiene and residents' quality of life.

The Wuri District Office acknowledged the severe flooding on the land, owned by Taiwan Bank, which is affecting environmental hygiene. Initial investigations indicate the land is adjacent to property managed by the Agricultural and Water Resources Agency. The office stated that a site inspection with relevant agencies is scheduled to clarify drainage paths, causes of flooding, and responsibilities to discuss improvement plans.

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disaster recovery should involve timely and effective measures, not just paperwork.