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【Latest Updates on Work and School Closures】 Typhoon Bavi is approaching, with a high probability of making landfall on the main island of Taiwan on July 11, 2025. In response, suspensions of electricity supply, school sessions, and business operations have been successively announced across all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration has reported that the storm's gale zone has already reached the eastern coast and will expand to northern and southern regions by morning.

【Regional Response Status】 Taipei City: All schools are closed; public offices are shutting down from morning onward. Private companies are encouraged to implement remote work. New Taipei City: Power outages across all areas. Schools, kindergartens, and elderly care facilities are closed. Keelung City: Port facilities are closed; ferry services suspended. Taoyuan City: Numerous airport flights canceled. Major delays across transportation networks. Taichung City: All outdoor events canceled. Public facilities operating on reduced hours. Tainan City: Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas; evacuation advisories in effect. Kaohsiung City: Port operations halted. Logistics operations affected. Hualien County: Expansion of landslide alert zones. Residents urged to evacuate. Taitung County: Island-wide power outages. Possible communication disruptions.

【Central Weather Administration Announcement】 A very strong typhoon with a central pressure of 965 hPa, maximum sustained winds of 48 m/s, and gusts up to 68 m/s. The typhoon is expected to maintain its strength as it crosses inland. Record-breaking rainfall is forecasted for eastern and northern regions, posing an extremely high risk of landslides and river flooding.

【Impact on Businesses】 Operations have been halted across manufacturing, logistics, and tourism sectors. Some semiconductor-related companies have also paused operations. Remote work is being widely adopted, raising concerns about increased load on IT infrastructure.

【Transportation】 High-Speed Rail: Full suspension. Taiwan Railways: Partial suspensions; others operating on reduced schedules. Taipei Metro: Operating normally, but outdoor sections may experience delays due to safety checks. Domestic Flights: Over 90% canceled. Highways: Road closures in high-wind zones.

【Outlook】 The typhoon will be closest to Taiwan from afternoon into night on July 11. It is expected to cross Taiwan by early morning on the 12th, likely making a second landfall in Fujian Province, China. Heavy rainfall will continue across Taiwan after passage, requiring vigilance against secondary disasters.

【Public Safety Appeals】 The Executive Yuan emphasizes "safety first," urging the public to avoid non-essential outings. Households are advised to prepare emergency kits, stock up on batteries and food supplies, and monitor official apps and social media for real-time updates.

【Information Updates】 This article is being updated in real time. The latest information on work suspensions, school closures, and transportation can be found on official websites of county and city governments and the Central Weather Administration.

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: News