Typhoon Barway Nears Taiwan; New Taipei to Announce Friday Closures at 8 PM
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- Typhoon Barway is approaching Taiwan, prompting concerns about potential work and school closures in New Taipei City.
- City officials will announce on Friday evening whether classes will be suspended based on updated forecasts and discussions with neighboring municipalities.
- The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain, particularly on Saturday, with authorities preparing for potential flooding and landslides.
New Taipei City is on alert as Typhoon Barway approaches, with officials set to decide Friday on whether to suspend work and classes. Mayor Hou Yu-ih chaired a disaster response meeting, emphasizing that the decision for Friday will be made after a 7 p.m. meeting and based on the latest forecasts. Discussions with Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan are also part of the process.
We will decide on Friday's work and class suspension based on the new forecast after the meeting tonight, and then discuss with Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan.
The typhoon is predicted to bring significant wind and rain, especially on Saturday. Weather teams forecast the storm's eyewall passing over New Taipei on Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy downpours. Coastal areas and low-lying regions are at risk of flooding, while mountainous areas could experience extreme rainfall. Authorities are preparing for potential landslides and have pre-positioned flood control equipment and sandbags.
Saturday looks like it will have very strong winds and rain, but we will first decide on Friday's matter.
Coastal areas are expected to see waves over 7 meters high, with authorities warning the public against recreational activities near the sea. Several bridges may reach a Level 3 alert on Saturday. The city is preparing for potential preventive evacuations in vulnerable areas. The typhoon's impact is expected to lessen by late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
The city will announce whether there are enough weather risks to suspend work and classes on Friday at 8 p.m.
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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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