Taiwan braces for continued severe weather and heavy rainfall through next week

Taiwan is bracing for a continuation of severe weather and hazardous rainfall, with experts warning that the current "plum rain" season is expected to persist through the following week. Meteorologist Wu Derong highlighted that the active monsoon period brings a significant threat of "disastrous rainfall" and "severe weather events" such as lightning, strong winds, and sudden downpours.

According to the Central Weather Administration, a stationary front and a southwest airflow are influencing the island, leading to short-duration heavy rainfall. The western, central, and northeastern parts of Taiwan, along with mountainous areas in the east and southeast, are forecast to experience showers or thunderstorms, with a risk of heavy to localized torrential rain.

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The plum rain season is in its vigorous period, and the threat of severe weather and disastrous rainfall is expected to continue until next week.

Wu explained that the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) model indicates the stationary front will linger over Taiwan for the next two days, expanding the area and duration of strong convection. This pattern is typical of a "vigorous plum rain period," characterized by unpredictable and intense weather. The forecast suggests this instability will continue into the following week, with the front gradually shifting north and then south again, maintaining the threat of severe weather across the island.

Both the ECMWF and the American model predict continued unstable conditions, with the stationary front expected to hover north of Taiwan from June 16 to 18. Taiwan will remain within the range of the "southwest monsoon," increasing the likelihood of severe weather events and rainfall-induced disasters. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepare for the ongoing hazardous conditions.

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