Typhoon Bavi Approaches, Tainan Initiates Typhoon Preparedness and Flood Control Inspections

(CNA, reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, July 9) As Typhoon Bavi approaches, the Tainan City Government has initiated typhoon preparedness and flood control inspections. The emergency reinforcement of the Sanye River levee by 30 cm has been completed, and the water levels in detention ponds have been lowered in advance to increase storage capacity, taking precautionary measures.

The Tainan City Government's Water Resources Bureau stated today that the city will gradually be affected by the typhoon's outer circulation starting this afternoon, with the most severe impact expected tomorrow and the day after. Coastal areas should be aware of level 10 gusts, and there is a possibility of localized heavy rain and localized torrential rain in mountainous areas. Tainan has already launched typhoon preparedness measures, inspecting drainage systems, hydraulic structures, ongoing construction projects, pumping stations, fuel for mobile pumps, and flood control materials in various areas.

In addition, the water levels in detention ponds have been lowered in advance. After the drainage is completed, approximately 11 million metric tons of storage capacity will be added. The emergency reinforcement of 750 meters of the critical section of the Sanye River embankment by 30 cm has also been completed.

The Water Resources Bureau reported that all 67 pumping stations, 1,841 water gates, and 511 mobile pumps across the city have undergone trial operations. Fuel replenishment and water gate operation tests have achieved 100% effectiveness. 508 mobile pumps have been pre-positioned in low-lying areas, with an additional 3 units kept in reserve for emergency dispatch. The Water Resources Bureau and district offices have prepared 230,000 sandbags, and 4,100 waterproof barriers have been distributed to district offices for use. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150709

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