Typhoon Barway hits Kaohsiung with level 6 winds; traffic signals topple in city

Typhoon Barway is approaching Taiwan, bringing significant weather impacts to Kaohsiung. The Mituo District, located near the coast, registered average wind speeds exceeding level 6 early Saturday morning, according to the Kaohsiung Weather Station.

In Daliao District, a traffic signal at the intersection of Zhongzhuang Badu Road and Guangming 3rd Road collapsed. City Councilor Qiu Yu-xuan, who observed the incident during her rounds, has notified the transportation bureau and the Linyuan Precinct. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution on the roads.

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Mituo District's Nanliao recorded average wind speeds exceeding level 6 this morning, reminding local residents to be cautious.

Rainfall has also been substantial. By 8:46 a.m. Saturday, Namaxia District's Dakuanwa recorded 81.5 millimeters of cumulative rainfall in 24 hours, meeting the criteria for heavy rain. Over the preceding three hours, Namaxia District's Dakuanwa received the highest rainfall with 72 millimeters, followed by Taoyuan District Office with 60.5 millimeters and Taoyuan District's Paiyun with 49.5 millimeters.

Meteorological expert Lin De-en warned that the 20-hour period from early Saturday morning to the afternoon is critical as Typhoon Barway makes its closest approach to Taiwan. The strong southwest winds, influenced by the typhoon's tail, are expected to affect the waters off southern Taiwan, and the public is advised to remain vigilant.

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Today from early morning to afternoon, the 20-hour period is the key time for Typhoon Barway to be closest to Taiwan. The strong southwest winds brought by the typhoon's tail will target the waters off southern Taiwan, and the public needs to pay close attention.