Tainan Flooded for Second Day as Heavy Rains Submerge Yongkang District

Residents in Tainan's Yongkang district are grappling with severe flooding for the second day in a row, as heavy downpours transformed streets into waterlogged channels. The Dawan and Daren streets area experienced water levels up to 30 centimeters on the morning of August 23, 2026, rendering multiple roads and alleys impassable.

The intense rainfall, with an hourly rate of 48 millimeters between 6 and 7 a.m. in Yongkang, led to widespread disruption. The intersection of Yongda Road Section 1 and Dawann East Road saw accumulations of 15 to 20 centimeters, prompting the Yongkang Police Precinct to cordon off the area. Despite the closures, some residents were seen wading through the water to buy breakfast, while others struggled with stalled vehicles, including cars abandoned in the middle of flooded roads and motorcycles that stopped working mid-journey.

Many homes and businesses had placed waterproof barriers at their entrances, but the persistent rain overwhelmed them. Local residents expressed their exasperation, with one noting that their garage flooded the previous day and again that morning. Some attempted to bail out the water, while others found a moment of levity by running through the rain. One household reported their garage flooding late the night before, only receding by 9 a.m. the next day, only to be inundated again by the early morning downpour. They decided to wait until the heavy rain warning was lifted before undertaking any cleanup.

The flooding caused significant inconvenience, with many shops closed due to it being a Sunday. The sight of submerged streets and the repeated flooding left many locals feeling helpless. The article notes that the area was described as a "land of water," highlighting the severity of the situation. The water levels gradually receded around 10:40 a.m.

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We'll clean up again after the heavy rain warning passes.