Typhoon Bavi Approaches, Hsinchu County Strengthens Preparations, Inspects and Monitors Flood-Prone Underpasses

Hsinchu County, Taiwan, July 9 (CNA) The Hsinchu County Government announced today that with the approach of Typhoon Bavi, inspections of drainage pumps and installation of water level gauges for monitoring have been completed for flood-prone underpasses such as those on Zhongzheng East Road in Zhubei, Dasheng Road in Hukou, and Datong Road in Xinfeng. Early warnings and closures will be implemented if necessary.

The Hsinchu County Government convened its disaster response center today, chaired by Magistrate Yang Wen-ke, to hold a typhoon preparedness meeting. He urged all units to implement typhoon prevention measures. For waterlogging issues, four mobile water pumps have been pre-positioned at the Bazi Ku levee, Fengshan River tributary, and the underground road on Dongke Road.

The county government stated that dredging has been completed for regional drainage systems such as Douzipu Creek and Maoer Ding main channel. Approximately 1600 meters of river channels have been dredged, removing 2000 cubic meters of silt since July 6. Emergency concrete blocks have also been placed at four locations along the Hukou Boluowen and Fenjiwo embankments to prevent disaster escalation.

The county government reported that dredging of 5350 meters of roadside ditches and nearly 6000 meters of storm drains throughout the county has been completed. Seventy sewer water level monitoring stations and eight self-help disaster prevention communities have been activated. The Public Works Department's disaster response team and contractors on standby agreements are ready for emergency repairs.

The county government indicated that two locations, Xiangdao Zhuliu Line at 2K and Zhusan-1 Line at 3K, are still undergoing reconstruction from previous disasters and have been preemptively closed with advance warning. Road users have been notified to use alternate routes.

The county government pointed out that all bureaus and departments have initiated horizontal communication and response. The Fire Bureau has completed inspections of rescue vehicles, water pumps, and water rescue equipment. Heavy machinery and repair contractors have been notified to move into the mountainous areas of Jianshi and Wufeng in advance, with preemptive evacuations to be implemented if necessary. (Editor: Li Xi-zhang) 1150709

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