Kaohsiung Flooding Crisis
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Kaohsiung faces severe flooding after heavy overnight rains, with water levels rising significantly and impacting roads. Rainfall has surpassed levels seen during Typhoon Morakot, devastating agriculture and fishery sectors. The city is seeking substantial funds for flood control measures following widespread inundation.
Kaohsiung hit by heavy overnight rain, Gushan flooding spreads to Jiuru 4th Road
Kaohsiung experienced severe flooding overnight as heavy rains inundated the Gushan District. Water levels rose rapidly early on May 25, submerging roads and causing traffic disruptions. Gushan 2nd Road and parts of Jiuru 4th Road were affected by the muddy water, which in some areas reached nearly half a tire's height. Authorities were alerted and closed off affected roads to ensure public safety…
Kaohsiung rainfall surpasses Typhoon Morakot levels; President Lai inspects flood control
Kaohsiung has been hit by torrential rains, with three days of rainfall totaling 913 millimeters, an amount that surpasses the total recorded during the devastating Typhoon Morakot. The intense downpo…
Kaohsiung Floods Devastate Agriculture; Candidate Seeks Full Relief
Kaohsiung is grappling with extensive damage following days of torrential rain, which has devastated local agricultural and fishery operations. The severe flooding has particularly affected areas like…
Kaohsiung Seeks NT$300 Million for Flood Control After Moon World Inundation
Kaohsiung's renowned Tianliao Moon World scenic area has been inundated by floodwaters for the second time this year, with the popular Xiaogongshui area submerged under a meter of water following torr…