(Central News Agency, Kaohsiung, June 25) Affected by the outer circulation of Typhoon Mekkhala and the southwest monsoon, Kaohsiung's mountainous areas experienced heavy rainfall this morning, with accumulated rainfall exceeding 300 millimeters. Multiple areas in Cijin, Neimen, and Meinong experienced flooding. Local police dispatched personnel to the scene for monitoring, and no casualties have been reported so far.

Kaohsiung City experienced intense rainfall this morning. The Cijin, Meinong, and Neimen areas of the Cijin region received rainfall at the level of extremely heavy rain in a short period, with localized areas experiencing flooding. Around 11 AM, as the rainfall gradually subsided, the flooding in the Cijin region began to recede.

Due to the southwest monsoon rain band lingering in the mountainous areas of Cijin, the rainfall has continued for about 6 hours. Cijin district recorded 104 millimeters in one hour and 185 millimeters in three hours, causing localized flooding in areas such as Cijin. The Kaohsiung City Government Water Resources Bureau is continuously monitoring rainfall and water levels and has activated pumping stations and flood prevention response mechanisms.

The local police informed CNA reporters that roads were flooded this morning on Qinan 2nd Road, Section 138, in Cijin District, heading towards Lingkou; at the intersection of Provincial Highway 3 and Provincial Highway 127 in Neimen District; Alley 601, Guangxing Street, Meinong District; and the section between Fumei Road and Meizhu Bridge. Police have dispatched personnel to control traffic to prevent drivers from breaking down when passing through flooded areas. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150625

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: 自然災害