Taipei Reports 584 Disaster Incidents After Typhoon Bawee; Traffic Controls to Resume

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an reported 584 disaster incidents, primarily fallen trees, following Typhoon Bawee's passage. The city's disaster response center downgraded to Level 2 at 10 a.m. today. City workers cleared main roads, neighborhood parks, and smaller streets overnight, with most areas restored by morning.

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The disaster reports statistics totaled 584 cases as of about 7:40 this morning, with most being fallen trees.

Chiang visited Beitou's Quanyuan Road to inspect a rockfall. He noted that engineers assessed the slope for risks due to continuous heavy rain. Safety precautions are being implemented during removal efforts to expedite the reopening of the road.

The mayor also directed that all school-related recovery work be completed today to ensure a safe environment for students and parents returning on Monday. While 99.4% of green spaces have been restored, three parks still require attention. Additionally, evacuation gates along the Tamsui River, from Huacui to Dunhuang, will be fully cleared and reopened today after being affected by high tides and reservoir releases.

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Considering safety, protective measures must be taken during the construction process.

Traffic restrictions, including a ban on temporary parking on red and yellow lines, will be reinstated at 5 p.m. today, except in Datong and Wanhua districts where water gates are still being cleared. The public is urged to move their vehicles accordingly, and police will enhance traffic flow management on major city roads.

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To ensure a completely safe and smooth environment for citizens before they return to work and school on Monday, all school-related cases that have not been fully recovered must be properly handled today.