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Taiwan Issues Heavy Rain Alert as Typhoon Haikui's Outer Bands Blanket Northern Region

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain advisories for seven cities and counties as Typhoon Haikui's outer bands approach.
  • Radar imagery shows a broad rain band covering almost the entire northern part of the island, bringing continuous showers.
  • Residents are warned of potential lightning, strong gusts, flooding in low-lying areas, and landslides in mountainous regions.

Taiwan is bracing for heavy rainfall as Typhoon Haikui's outer bands begin to affect the island. The Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain advisory on Saturday afternoon, covering seven administrative regions: Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, and Taichung City.

Radar data reveals a significant weather development: a wide rain band, characterized by green and yellow-orange hues, has formed over the northern and northeastern seas. This band is directly impacting the land, with radar imagery showing that nearly the entire northern region of Taiwan is "covered" by the rain system, leading to persistent showers.

Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution. Warnings include the potential for lightning strikes and strong wind gusts. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to be vigilant against potential flooding, while those in mountainous areas should be aware of the risks of landslides, falling rocks, and sudden rises in river water levels.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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