The Taiwan Central Weather Bureau announced around 4 p.m. today (October 30) that due to the influence of the outer circulation of a typhoon, there is a high chance of short-duration heavy rainfall. From today until the 31st, there may be localized heavy or very heavy rain in mountainous areas of Yilan and Hualien counties, as well as localized heavy or very heavy rain in New Taipei City, Keelung City, Yilan County, Hualien County, Taitung County, and mountainous areas of Taipei City.
There is a possibility of localized heavy rain in the northern regions of Taiwan including Taoyuan, the Hengchun Peninsula, Orchid Island, and Green Island. People are advised to be cautious of lightning and strong gusts of wind. In mountainous areas, precautions should be taken to prevent landslides, falling rocks, debris flows, and flash floods, while low-lying areas should be wary of flooding. It is recommended for the public to avoid activities in mountainous regions and near rivers. Areas expected to experience very heavy rain: Yilan County and Hualien County.
As of October 31, the status of work and classes being suspended in various counties and cities in Taiwan is as follows:
Keelung City: Not yet announced
Taipei City: Not yet announced
New Taipei City: Not yet announced
Taoyuan City: Not yet announced
Hsinchu City: Not yet announced
Hsinchu County: Not yet announced
Yilan County: Fo Guang University suspends classes
Hualien County: Not yet announced
Taitung County: Not yet announced
Miaoli County: Not yet announced
Taichung City: Not yet announced
Changhua County: Not yet announced
Yunlin County: Not yet announced
Nantou County: Not yet announced
Chiayi City: Not yet announced
Chiayi County: Not yet announced
Tainan City: Not yet announced
Kaohsiung City: Not yet announced
Pingtung County: Not yet announced
Penghu County: Not yet announced
Lienchiang County: Not yet announced
Kinmen County: Not yet announced
For the most updated information on work and class suspensions, please refer to the announcement from the Personnel Administration Department of the Executive Yuan.
Data last updated: 5:15 p.m. on October 30, 2024.