Typhoon Bawe leaves 201 incidents in New Taipei; Mayor urges swift cleanup for Monday commute

Typhoon Bawe's impact on New Taipei City is gradually subsiding, with city officials reporting 201 weather-related incidents as of Saturday afternoon. The majority of these, 96 cases, involved fallen trees, with other incidents including collapsed fences, fallen signs, and power outages. Lin Kou District reported the highest number of incidents with 41 cases, followed by Hsinchuang District with 16.

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The city's district, suburban, and coastal areas are experiencing gradually weakening gusts, and due to the influence of the outer circulation, New Taipei City will still have scattered showers in various locations.

Mayor Hou Yu-ih directed relevant units to expedite post-typhoon recovery efforts while ensuring the safety of personnel. He stressed the importance of clearing debris and ensuring roads and public spaces are clean to prevent disruption to Monday's commute and classes. The city has initiated preventive evacuations for areas prone to landslides and collapses, successfully relocating 1,700 people. An additional 225 individuals are currently in shelters.

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The city's district, suburban, and coastal areas are experiencing gradually weakening gusts, and due to the influence of the outer circulation, New Taipei City will still have scattered showers in various locations.

While most affected residents are expected to return home after the land warning is lifted, Hou cautioned that areas with a yellow alert for landslides, specifically in Sanxia and Wulai districts, require continued vigilance. He also reminded the public to stay away from the banks of the Dahan River due to ongoing water discharge from the Shihmen Reservoir.

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The city's district, suburban, and coastal areas are experiencing gradually weakening gusts, and due to the influence of the outer circulation, New Taipei City will still have scattered showers in various locations.