Taipei City issues real-time information on severe thunderstorms and strengthens the opening of level 3 emergency response centers

The Taipei City Disaster Prevention and Rescue Office pointed out that the Central Meteorological Administration has issued instant thunderstorm warnings for Songshan, Xinyi, Daan, Zhongshan, Zhongzheng, Datong, Wanhua, Wenshan, and Nangang Districts in Taipei City. As convection continues to develop, the rainfall in Wenshan District has exceeded 40 mm, and the overall rainfall is estimated to last for 1 to 2 hours. The Beijing City Disaster Response Center has strengthened the opening of level three. It is during the rush hour on Friday. Passersby must pay attention to the road conditions, slow down the speed and pay attention to safety.

The Disaster Prevention Office pointed out that the annual disaster prevention and rescue drill held by Taipei City today has just ended. In response to this wave of heavy rainfall, the Taipei City Disaster Response Center immediately upgraded and strengthened the three-level establishment, and each unit established an internal emergency response team to respond to sudden disasters.

In addition, the Central Meteorological Administration issued a disaster prevention warning for Taipei City's Shuangxi (Shuangxi Water Purification Plant to Sage Waterfall), which lasts until 19:15; heavy rains have occurred or there is a chance of heavy rains in the area. Pay attention to the swollen streams and pay attention to safety. Stay away from river areas and do not engage in activities such as river tracing, fishing, and water play for safety reasons. The Taipei City Disaster Prevention and Rescue Office has notified the Fire Department to inspect the scene, and asked the Shilin District Office to inform the neighborhood chief and the Shilin Branch to help persuade people to stay away from the water as soon as possible.