Tainan mobilizes rescue teams and pumps ahead of Typhoon Bavi

Tainan City is implementing extensive preparations as Typhoon Bavi moves closer to Taiwan, with the potential for significant rainfall and strong gusts in southern regions. Mayor Huang Wei-che convened a typhoon readiness meeting, directing all city departments to comprehensively review and activate their emergency response measures.

The city has established 45 rescue deployment points across 78 villages in 25 districts. These points are staffed by a total of 505 rescue personnel, including firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and civilian rescue teams. They are supported by 93 rescue boats and 94 fire trucks, with priority given to areas prone to flooding. The Water Resources Bureau has completed inspections of 67 pumping stations and 1,841 water gates. Of the 511 mobile water pumps, 508 have been deployed to low-lying areas, while 60 detention basins are undergoing pre-emptive drainage operations.

Mayor Huang emphasized the need for proactive measures, recalling the damage caused by Typhoon Mikala's heavy rains despite it not making landfall. He stressed that Bavi's closer path requires the city to remain vigilant and fully prepared. The Environmental Protection Bureau has 2,126 personnel and 1,100 vehicles and equipment on standby for disaster response, along with enhanced efforts to clear side ditches. The Public Works Bureau has pruned 27,249 roadside trees and continues to inspect bridges and construction sites to ensure rapid response and minimize the typhoon's impact.