Taipei City: Beitou and Shilin Mountain Areas Saturated – Avoid Outdoor Activities

Although Typhoon Bavi has moved away, the Taipei City Department of Parks and Street Scenery announced today that mountainous areas such as Xiaoyoukeng in Beitou District and Qingtiangang in Shilin District have reached soil saturation levels, making outdoor activities unsafe. Residents living on slopes are also advised to inspect surrounding retaining walls and drainage systems, and to call 1999 for assistance if any abnormalities are detected.

According to the Department, rainfall from the typhoon has saturated soil in mountainous regions. In areas including Xiaoyoukeng and Qingtiangang, cumulative rainfall over a 24-hour period from the evening of the 10th to the evening of the 11th reached approximately 300 millimeters. Slopes remain unstable, and mountain activities should be avoided.

The Department also reminds residents in slope areas to inspect soil and water conservation facilities such as retaining walls and drainage ditches. If any abnormalities or disasters occur, they can contact the Department via the 1999 hotline to receive emergency disaster response and free technical consultation services.

Additionally, the Department explained that it uses the 'Taipei City Slope Land Information Integration System' to monitor real-time rainfall data across Taipei’s slope areas, as well as disaster prevention information for 50 potential debris flow streams, 24 aging communities, and regulated slopes. (Edited by Chen Ren-hua) 1150714