Heavy Rain Warning for New Taipei, Nantou, Hsinchu, and Kaohsiung Mountain Areas Due to Southwesterly Winds

The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain warning. Due to the influence of southwesterly winds and strong afternoon convective cloud development, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, the 4th, localized heavy rain or torrential rain is expected in New Taipei City, Nantou County, and the mountain areas of Hsinchu County and Kaohsiung City.

Localized heavy rain is also possible in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, areas south of Yunlin County, and the mountain areas of Miaoli, Taichung, and eastern Taiwan.

The weather administration reminds the public to be cautious of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and to watch for flooding in low-lying areas.