Typhoon Bavi Preparedness Meeting: Weng Chang-liang Calls for Early Flood Control and Disaster Prevention Deployment

(Central News Agency reporter Huang Kuo-fang, Chiayi County, July 9) Typhoon Bavi is gradually approaching Taiwan. Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang presided over a typhoon preparedness meeting this afternoon, convening various bureaus and departments to implement disaster prevention and response measures, complete flood control, disaster prevention, and rescue resource deployment in advance, and urged the public to avoid going out as much as possible.

The Chiayi County Government issued a press release stating that Typhoon Bavi has a complete structure and a wide range of influence, and is a typhoon characterized by "strong winds and heavy rain," which is expected to bring significant wind and rain to various regions. The Central Weather Administration issued a sea typhoon warning this afternoon at 2:30 PM and is expected to issue a land typhoon warning early tomorrow morning.

The County Government stated that in the next 24 to 48 hours, due to the influence of the outer circulation and topographic effects, rainfall and wind speeds will significantly increase. Rainfall will increase across Taiwan starting from the 10th, with a risk of heavy rain or torrential rain in the mountainous areas of Chiayi after dark. On the 11th, gusts in mountainous and coastal areas may reach level 10 to 14. Mountainous areas such as Alishan, Zhongpu, Zhuqi, Meishan, Fanlu, and Dapu, as well as coastal and open areas such as Dongshi, Budai, Liujiao, Puzi, and Yizhu, should be on high alert.

The County Government said that based on the experience of historical typhoons with similar paths, even if the center of Typhoon Bavi does not directly make landfall in Chiayi, its outer circulation and southwest winds may still bring prolonged rainfall to Chiayi County. Mountainous areas need to guard against continuous torrential rain, while coastal areas should pay attention to the impact of strong gusts and wind waves and not take it lightly.

Weng Chang-liang stated that according to current forecasts, Typhoon Bavi may bring strong winds and heavy rain. Strong winds may cause signs, trees, or other objects to fall, and heavy rain may lead to road flooding and unclear road markings, increasing the risk of driving and going out. After the typhoon warning is issued, the public is urged to avoid going out as much as possible to reduce disaster risks and ensure their safety. (Editor: Long Baian) 1150709

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