Taiwan Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for 20 Areas as Typhoon Barway Approaches

Taiwan's Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain warning for 20 counties and cities on July 11, as Typhoon Barway and its associated weather systems approach. The agency forecasts intense, short-duration rainfall across the island, urging residents to exercise caution.

The "extremely heavy rain" alert, indicating rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters in a 24-hour period, specifically targets mountainous areas in New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, and Taichung City. These regions face the highest risk of severe downpours.

Additionally, several other areas are under a "heavy rain" or "extremely heavy rain" advisory. The agency warned of potential hazards such as landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods in mountainous regions. Low-lying areas are also at risk of significant flooding. Residents are advised to avoid activities in mountainous areas and near rivers.

The warning is in effect for the mountainous regions of New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Taichung, as well as other areas including Taipei, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Yilan. Coastal cities like Keelung, Taipei, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Yilan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung are also expected to experience heavy to torrential rain.