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Typhoon Barway Brings Torrential Rain to Taiwan; Southern Mountains Warned

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan is bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds as Typhoon Barway approaches.
  • The storm has already caused torrential downpours in mountainous areas of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli, exceeding 600 millimeters.
  • Authorities have issued heavy rain warnings for 20 counties and cities, with potential for significant accumulation in southern mountain regions if the typhoon moves closer.

Typhoon Barway is bringing severe weather to Taiwan, with mountainous regions in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli experiencing "super torrential rain." Former Central Weather Bureau Director Zheng Dian-fu warned on Tuesday that if the typhoon draws nearer, southern mountain areas could also see substantial rainfall.

Zheng noted on Facebook that rainfall in the Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli mountain areas had already surpassed 600 millimeters, reaching the "super torrential rain" level. He emphasized that even with variations in the typhoon's path, large storms leave a mark, and the current accumulation is significant and ongoing.

The Central Weather Administration has issued heavy rain advisories for 20 counties and cities across Taiwan. Specific areas, including the mountainous regions of New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, and Taichung City, are facing the possibility of "local torrential rain" or "super torrential rain," urging residents to exercise caution.

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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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