Taipei City Disaster Response Center Upgraded to Level 3; Nanshen Sluice Gate May Close at Any Time

(CNA reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, June 25) The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain warning and a thunderstorm now alert for Taipei City today. The Taipei City Disaster Response Center was subsequently upgraded to Level 3 enhanced activation. The city government reminds the public that the Nanshen Bridge on Research Institute Road in Nangang District has reached its warning level, and the sluice gate may be closed at any time.

Due to the impact of Typhoon Mikla, heavy rain fell in Taipei City this morning. The Taipei City Disaster Prevention and Response Office stated that the current rainfall is concentrated in the Zhongshan, Neihu, Songshan, Xinyi, and Nangang districts. The maximum hourly rainfall was recorded at the Dagou Creek station in Neihu District, reaching 86.5 millimeters. It is estimated that the hourly rainfall in Neihu will remain around 70 to 80 millimeters in the next hour.

The Disaster Prevention and Response Office said that in response to this heavy rainfall event, the Taipei City Disaster Response Center was upgraded to Level 3 enhanced activation at 10:35 AM. Considering the continuous rainfall in the mountainous areas, the Public Works Department's Geotechnical Engineering Office and the Civil Affairs Bureau will closely monitor the rainfall situation and notify residents in potential landslide areas, old settlements, and monitored slopes to take precautions as early as possible.

In addition, the Disaster Prevention and Response Office stated that the Water Resources Department reported that the Nanshen Bridge on Research Institute Road in Nangang District has reached its warning level, and the sluice gate may be closed at any time. Relevant units have dispatched personnel to the scene for monitoring. Drivers intending to use this section of the road are advised to pay attention to the latest road conditions.

The Disaster Prevention and Response Office said that the Transportation Department and the Police Department will continue to monitor traffic conditions in the city, initiate diversion operations as needed, and remind the public to be careful when going out. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150625

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