Taiwan Issues Heavy Rain Advisory for 12 Counties, Warning of Landslides and Floods

Taiwan's Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain advisory on July 17, affecting 12 counties and cities across the island. The agency warned of the potential for intense, short-duration rainfall due to strong convective cloud development.

Mountainous areas in the southern region, as well as parts of New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Yilan, are particularly at risk. Residents in these areas are advised to watch for landslides, falling rocks, and sudden rises in river levels. Low-lying areas are also cautioned about potential water accumulation and flooding.

The advisory also highlighted the possibility of lightning strikes and strong gusts of wind accompanying the heavy rainfall. The affected areas include mountainous regions of New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Yilan, along with Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Yilan county.