Tainan's Yongkang Hit by Torrential Rain Again, "Dawan Water World" Reappears

Tainan's Yongkang district experienced severe flooding after continuous heavy rain from a low-pressure system and southwest winds. The area accumulated 214.5 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, leading to widespread inundation in low-lying areas, including the "Dawan Water World" phenomenon that reappeared. Roads in affected areas were temporarily closed, causing traffic congestion. This marks the second major flooding incident in the district this year, following a similar event on June 26.

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The accumulated rainfall in the low-lying areas was severe, and "Dawan Water World" reappeared.

District Chief Tan Nai-cheng stated that the flooding was concentrated near the Dawan drainage basin upstream of the Sanye River, affecting areas like Daren Street, Dawan Road, and KunDa Road, as well as Nanxing Road in the Prince Temple drainage area. However, as the rain subsided around noon, the previously restricted areas were gradually reopened.

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The accumulated floodwater was mainly near the Dawan drainage basin upstream of the Sanye River, including Daren Street, Dawan Road, and KunDa Road, as well as Nanxing Road in the Prince Temple drainage area.

The newly constructed Kunshan detention pond in the area was nearly full, helping to alleviate the flooding. City Councilor Huang Chao-hui visited the site to assess the damage. Residents noted that the area had not experienced flooding for three years prior to this year's incidents in June and late August, attributing the severe, sudden downpours to the challenges of climate change.

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The area had not flooded for three years before, but experienced disasters in June and late August this year. The instantaneous rainfall was really too great, and the challenges of climate change are worth serious consideration.