Heavy Rain Advisory Issued for Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung Due to Developing Convective Clouds

(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Xiongfeng, Taipei, June 11) The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory this morning. Due to active development of convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Localized heavy rain is expected in the areas from Chiayi to Kaohsiung. The CWA also issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Tainan and Kaohsiung.

The heavy rain advisory covers Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City, and Kaohsiung City. Residents should be cautious of lightning and strong gusts. In mountainous areas, watch for landslides, falling rocks, and rising river levels. Low-lying areas should be alert for flooding.

The CWA's severe thunderstorm warnings for Tainan and Kaohsiung indicate the possibility of short-duration, intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds and lightning. Be vigilant against rising river levels, landslides, falling rocks, flooding in low-lying areas, low visibility, and lightning strikes. (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150611