Northeast monsoon intensifies, Meteorological Administration issues special heavy rain warning for 11 counties and cities

The northeast monsoon is intensifying, and the Meteorological Administration has issued special heavy rain warnings for 11 counties and cities in Taiwan. (Picture taken from the Central Meteorological Administration)

Today (5th) the northeast monsoon intensifies, and water vapor increases on the windward side. There is a high chance of rainfall in the north of Taoyuan and Yilan. There are also local brief showers in the afternoon in the southern areas and central mountainous areas. The Meteorological Administration issued a special heavy rain warning for 11 counties and cities in Taiwan.

The Central Meteorological Administration pointed out that under the influence of the northeast monsoon, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely to occur. There is a chance of local heavy rain on the north coast of Keelung and the greater Taipei area today. Convection develops strongly in the afternoon, and short-duration heavy rainfall is likely to occur. There is also a chance of local heavy rain in the south of Changhua and Nantou. Please pay attention to lightning strikes and strong gusts. In mountainous areas, beware of landslides, rockfalls and swollen streams, and in low-lying areas beware of water accumulation.

Special heavy rain report: Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Nantou County, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County.

The Meteorological Administration also issued an instant message on severe thunderstorms in the Gaoping area, reminding people in the Gaoping mountainous area that short-term heavy rainfall will occur, accompanied by strong gusts, lightning and thunder. Please beware of surges in streams (rivers), water accumulation in low-lying areas, low visibility, and lightning strikes. Severe thunderstorm real-time message warning areas, Kaohsiung City: Liugui District, Maolin District, Pingtung County: Yanpu Township, Gaoshu Township, Sandimen Township, Wutai Township.

The northeast monsoon is strengthening today, and the moisture on the windward side is increasing. There is a high chance of rainfall in the north of Taoyuan and Yilan. There are also local brief showers in the afternoon in the southern region and central mountainous areas.