Typhoon Bawu Causes Over 8,000 Power Outages in Taiwan; Restoration Underway

Typhoon Bawu's strong winds, reaching up to 11-grade gusts, caused widespread power outages affecting over 8,000 households in the western district of New Taipei City. Taiwan Power Company's Taipei West District Business Office activated an emergency response team, mobilizing over 100 repair personnel, 34 engineering vehicles, and various specialized equipment including generators and water pumps.

As of 3 PM on the 11th, over 7,000 households had their power restored. However, approximately 1,000 customers in areas such as Linkou, Wugu, Bali, and Taishan were still experiencing outages. The company cited high winds damaging power lines, toppling trees, and downing utility poles as primary causes. Some remote mountainous areas faced delays in restoration due to road collapses, hindering access for repair crews.

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The strong winds, reaching up to 11-grade gusts, caused many high-voltage transmission lines to trip. The strong winds also caused many roadside trees to fall and signs to drop, pressing down on power lines, and some utility poles were blown down by the strong winds.

To expedite repairs, the business office has enhanced coordination with the New Taipei City government. Designated liaisons are maintaining communication channels with village chiefs, representatives, and major users. Assistance has been requested from the city government for clearing obstacles like fallen trees and debris, and for opening blocked roads, which is crucial for restoring power to affected areas.

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Some remote mountainous areas cannot be accessed due to road collapses, which affects the progress of repair and power restoration. We ask users for more patience.