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Typhoon Bailu Nears Taiwan; Taipei Mayor Focuses on Preparedness

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an convened a typhoon preparedness meeting for Typhoon Bailu, prioritizing understanding the storm's dynamics over discussing potential holiday declarations.
  • Forecasters predict a possible sea warning by the afternoon of August 7, with potential impacts on Taipei including heavy rain and strong winds on August 8-9.
  • The mayor emphasized a cautious approach, urging all departments to prepare thoroughly for the typhoon's potential effects.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on Wednesday morning visited the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to chair a preparedness meeting for Typhoon Bailu. While the storm inches closer to Taiwan, the mayor focused on understanding the typhoon's latest movements and the city's readiness, sidestepping questions about a potential "typhoon holiday" similar to one declared during Typhoon Bavi.

Today, I came to the EOC to understand the latest dynamics of Typhoon Bailu.

— Chiang Wan-anResponding to questions about potential typhoon holidays.

Meteorological teams forecast a possible sea warning by the afternoon of August 7. If the typhoon's path and storm circle continue to move northeast, Taipei could experience heavy rain and gusts of wind reaching level 7 to 9 on August 8 and 9. Chiang stressed the importance of a "worst-case scenario" preparedness, directing all city departments to assess their current typhoon readiness and progress.

We must prepare for the worst and defend against the enemy.

— Chiang Wan-anEmphasizing the city's cautious approach to typhoon preparedness.

"There is still some time," Chiang stated, emphasizing the need to closely monitor the typhoon's trajectory. He reiterated that the priority is to "understand the latest dynamics of Typhoon Bailu and make all preparations in advance." The city is adopting a "prepare for the worst, defend against the enemy" strategy, ensuring all departments are aligned and ready for potential impacts.

The most important thing is to understand the typhoon's dynamics and make all preparations in advance.

— Chiang Wan-anStating the priority of the preparedness meeting.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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