Typhoon Bavi Threatens Taiwan: 13 Counties and 25 Roads Warned of Landslide Risk

As Typhoon Bavi approaches, Taiwan's National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) has issued urgent warnings for 13 counties and 25 key roads, highlighting areas highly susceptible to landslides and debris flow. Residents are advised to brace for potential isolation.

The NCDR's assessment identifies specific mountainous regions within Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Yilan, and Hualien counties as high-risk zones. A total of 57 townships and districts are now under alert.

Beyond mountainous areas, several major roads connecting to these regions are also flagged as critical. The NCDR specifically listed 25 roads, including sections of Provincial Highway 2, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 27, 29, and 30, urging extreme caution due to potential hazards, especially in light of recent seismic activity.

Authorities are imploring the public to avoid mountainous areas and the listed dangerous roads during the typhoon. Residents in at-risk townships should closely monitor rainfall and landslide alerts, preparing for possible evacuations. The Meteorological Bureau and NCDR are collaborating to ensure timely dissemination of critical safety information.