Typhoon Haikui Approaches Taiwan, Disrupting Travel and Events

Typhoon Haikui is nearing Taiwan, leading to widespread disruptions and precautionary measures across the island. The Central Weather Administration forecasts unstable weather from Saturday to Monday as the storm moves towards the northern Taiwan Strait, though its exact path remains uncertain.

Transportation services are affected, with domestic airlines announcing changes to flights between Taiwan and Okinawa for August 7th and 8th. The Maritime and Port Bureau has also implemented a 12-nautical-mile maritime exclusion zone along coastal areas starting August 6th.

Several events have been postponed or canceled. The "2026 Yong'an Fishing Port Star Carnival" has rescheduled its second event, "Passionate Original Force Wave-Chasing Night." The first weekend of the "2026 Hsinchu, Port, Port Good - Hsinchu Fishing Port Life Festival," including the "Chill Port Music Festival," has been preemptively canceled for August 8th and 9th. The "Starry Sky Cinema" at the Taipei Sky Oasis Observatory has also been postponed.

Further event adjustments include the postponement of the first fireworks show of the "Midsummer Colorful Fun" at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf on August 9th. The "Salmon 123" event at the Wuling Salmon Eco-Center, scheduled from August 7th to 9th, has been canceled. Additionally, the "Fire Dance Performance" on August 8th as part of the "2026 North Coast Tide and Fire" series at Zhongjiao Bay International Surfing Base has been moved to August 16th, with other activities on August 9th canceled.

Attractions are also impacted, with Guishan Island closed since August 6th as a precautionary measure for four days. These disruptions highlight the significant impact of Typhoon Haikui on daily life and planned activities in Taiwan.