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Typhoon Bawu Forces Closures of 10 Northern Taiwan Department Stores

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ten department stores in northern Taiwan, including all five in Taipei's Xinyi district, will close on Saturday due to Typhoon Bawu.
  • Over 60 department stores and shopping centers nationwide have suspended operations as the storm brings heavy rain and strong winds.
  • The decision for some stores, like Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, was made early Saturday based on the latest weather conditions, leaving staff waiting for official notices.

Typhoon Bawu's approach has led to widespread closures of department stores across Taiwan, with ten locations in the northern part of the island, including all Shin Kong Mitsukoshi branches in Taipei's Xinyi district, announcing a full-day closure on Saturday.

As the storm's eye neared Taiwan early Saturday, bringing significant rainfall and gusts exceeding 120 kph in northern areas, at least 21 counties and cities declared work and school suspensions. This has prompted over 60 department stores and shopping centers nationwide to halt operations for the day.

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, which had already closed its stores on Friday, announced Saturday's closures early in the morning after assessing the latest weather data. This decision left many employees waiting for official notifications. Other major retailers, including Far Eastern Department Stores and Eslite Spectrum, also announced full or partial closures, with some adjusting their opening hours to midday.

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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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