Typhoon Ba-wei Approaches: Tainan's 'This District' Sees 80% of Sandbags Taken

As Typhoon Ba-wei approaches, residents in Tainan, Taiwan, are proactively securing their homes against potential flooding. In the Yongkang district, sandbags are in high demand, with 80% of the 3,000 provided by the district office already distributed. The office is urgently preparing additional sandbags to meet the ongoing need.

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All pumping units have completed inspection and testing, trial operation is normal, fuel has been replenished, and operators are on standby.

This surge in preparation comes after severe flooding occurred in the Rende district's Sanye Creek basin on August 26 due to heavy rainfall. Residents and businesses in flood-prone areas are taking no chances with the approaching typhoon. The Rende district office, which initially prepared 2,800 sandbags, has requested an additional 1,500 to assist residents in preventing disaster.

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Do not take it lightly, make typhoon preparations; as for the used sandbags, be sure to recycle them, do not discard them casually, causing drainage channels to be blocked.

Local authorities are ensuring all flood prevention measures are in place. District administrators have confirmed that all pumping stations have been inspected and tested, with fuel supplies replenished and operators on standby. Officials are urging the public not to be complacent and to complete their typhoon preparations. They also stressed the importance of returning used sandbags to prevent blockages in drainage systems. Similar preparations are underway in Xinhua, which is situated along the Hutou and Yanshui rivers, where approximately 7,800 sandbags and nearly 100 waterproof boards have been made available for residents.

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The surrounding areas of the Dawan drainage basin in the jurisdiction experienced severe water accumulation and flooding. Residents who have already cleaned up their homes are rushing to get sandbags to prevent disasters as Typhoon Ba-wei approaches.