Taoyuan Urges Public to Avoid Mountains as Typhoon Bary Brings Heavy Rainfall

Taoyuan's Fuxing District has experienced substantial rainfall from Typhoon Bary, with the Central Weather Administration reporting over 323.5 millimeters by midday Tuesday. The downpour, concentrated from the previous night into the morning, has saturated the mountainous terrain.

In response to the heavy precipitation, the city government has issued a strong advisory, urging the public to refrain from traveling to mountain areas. Officials highlighted the increased risk of landslides and collapses as the soil absorbs excessive moisture. The Water Resources Bureau, which activated its emergency response center on Monday evening, noted that while Fuxing received the brunt of the rain, other parts of the city experienced much milder conditions.

Compared to a severe thunderstorm in June, the current rainfall is considered more moderate across most of Taoyuan. Only two locations, one in Taoyuan District and another in Guishan District, reported temporary flooding that subsided within an hour. The Water Resources Bureau continues to monitor the situation closely.

The Meteorological Administration forecasts that Fuxing District could receive an additional 600 to 900 millimeters of rain. This ongoing precipitation poses a continued risk to the region's stability, prompting the government's cautionary measures.