Taiwan issues heavy rain warnings for 11 counties and cities
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- The Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain warnings covering 11 counties and cities in Taiwan.
- Kaohsiung and Pingtung could see localized heavy or torrential rain, while other areas face localized rain and afternoon storms.
- Authorities warned of lightning, strong winds, flooding, landslides, falling rocks and rapidly rising stream levels.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain warnings for 11 counties and cities, citing a low-pressure system and southwesterly winds.
Kaohsiung and Pingtung could receive localized heavy or torrential rain. Localized rain was also forecast from Yunlin through Tainan, in Taitung, and on Orchid Island and Green Island. Afternoon storms could bring rain to Taoyuan through Miaoli.
The weather administration warned residents to watch for lightning and strong gusts. People in low-lying areas should prepare for flooding, while continued rain in mountainous areas could trigger landslides, falling rocks and rapidly rising streams.
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