Typhoon Bawei Triggers Strong Winds, Heavy Rains; Some Areas Announce Suspensions for July 12 (Updated)

Typhoon Bawei has battered Taiwan with strong winds and torrential rain, leaving a trail of damage across various regions. Although the storm is forecast to gradually move away by late Tuesday night, with maritime and land warnings potentially lifted by Wednesday morning, the impact will continue for some. Five counties and cities in Taiwan have announced work and school suspensions for July 12 due to the typhoon's effects.

The affected areas include Kaohsiung's Liugui, Jiaxian, Maolin, Taoyuan, and Namaxia districts, which will suspend work and classes for the entire day. Other administrative districts in Kaohsiung, as well as Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, and Pingtung counties, will maintain normal work and school schedules.

Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution when commuting and to avoid coastal and mountainous areas due to potential hazards. The public is advised to refer to the "Executive Yuan Civil Service Administration" for the most accurate and up-to-date information on work and school suspensions.