Taoyuan City activates Level 3 flood alert, receives four road flooding reports on first day

Taoyuan City initiated an enhanced Level 3 flood response system on the morning of June 9, in anticipation of heavy rainfall and unstable weather conditions typical of the typhoon season. As of the evening, the city had registered four reports of roads experiencing water accumulation.

However, as the weather front shifted southward and rainfall intensity lessened, water levels in the affected areas have reportedly receded. Flooded sections included Shuren Road in Guishan District and three locations on Chenggong Road Section 3 in Taoyuan District, near Hutou Mountain Park. These areas, lacking side drainage, experienced water levels up to half a tire's height. In Yangmei District, Zhongzheng Road and Meigao Road Section 2 saw temporary flooding of 10 to 20 centimeters, which residents attributed to blocked drainage systems. Public works departments have since cleared these blockages.

To prepare for potential heavy rains from typhoons, the Water Resources Bureau has pre-deployed seven 6-inch mobile water pumps at six known flood hotspots, including intersections in Zhongli and Bade districts, and Guishan District. The bureau has also inventoried and prepared flood control supplies, comprising 11,449 sandbags, 28 water pumps, 765 stone blocks, and 1,568 cube blocks. Sandbags are available for collection by village chiefs based on local needs, with direct requests to district offices possible in urgent situations.

Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant, regularly inspect and clear debris from surrounding drainage outlets to ensure smooth water flow. The city's proactive measures and preparedness aim to mitigate the impact of potential flooding events during the upcoming typhoon season.

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Facing the upcoming typhoon season, please be sure to remain vigilant, check and pay attention to whether the drainage outlets around your residence are blocked by garbage or foreign objects in advance, so as not to affect the smooth drainage.