Typhoon’s outer circulation prompts heavy-rain warnings in six Taiwan areas
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- Taiwan issued heavy-rain warnings for Keelung’s north coast, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Hualien, Taitung, Orchid Island and Green Island.
- The Central Weather Administration said Typhoon Saudel’s outer circulation could bring short-duration intense rainfall.
- Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong winds, flooding, landslides, falling rocks and rapidly rising stream levels.
Typhoon Saudel’s outer circulation is affecting Taiwan and bringing a risk of short-duration heavy rain, the Central Weather Administration said.
The agency issued a heavy-rain warning for Keelung’s north coast, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Hualien and Taitung, as well as Orchid Island and Green Island. The warning was issued at 5:15 a.m. on the third day of the month.
The weather administration urged residents to watch for lightning and strong gusts. People in low-lying areas should prepare for flooding, while those in mountainous areas should be alert for landslides, falling rocks and rapidly rising stream levels after several days of rain.
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