Two Consecutive Days Off Due to Typhoon? Latest Path of Typhoon Bavi Reveals Rain and Wind Assessments for 19 Counties/Cities Meeting Work and School Suspension Standards

Typhoon Bavi is steadily approaching Taiwan, and the effects of its broad wind circulation on various regions are gradually intensifying. According to the latest observation data from the Central Weather Administration, the typhoon's gale radius is expected to make official landfall on Taiwan's main island early tomorrow morning. From tonight through tomorrow, this typhoon will have its most severe impact, with the strongest winds and heaviest rains. Following the release of the latest wind and rain forecast data by the Central Weather Administration at 10 a.m. today, attention has turned to whether work and school suspensions will continue tomorrow. The latest predictions show that a total of 19 counties and cities across Taiwan have specific areas where wind speeds or 24-hour accumulated rainfall have exceeded the thresholds for suspension. However, senior city officials have cautioned that forecast data serves only as a scientific reference, and the final decision on suspensions will be determined by each county and city government.

Which counties and cities have 24-hour accumulated rainfall forecasts exceeding the suspension threshold?

Regarding rainfall predictions, due to the interaction between Typhoon Bavi's extensive outer circulation and terrain, significant accumulated rainfall is expected in certain mountainous and lowland areas. According to the 24-hour accumulated rainfall forecast map released by the Central Weather Administration at 10 a.m. today, areas meeting the legal threshold for work and school suspension include:

- Keelung City - New Taipei City - Mountainous areas of Taipei City - Mountainous areas of Taoyuan City - Mountainous areas of Miaoli County - Mountainous areas of Taichung City - Mountainous areas of Nantou County - Mountainous areas of Yunlin County - Mountainous areas of Chiayi County - Mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City - Mountainous areas of Yilan County - Hsinchu County

These areas are mostly concentrated in mountainous regions and some coastal lowlands in northern and central Taiwan. During typhoon impacts, disaster risks in these mountainous environments are relatively higher, and residents should prepare their homes for flood prevention in advance.

Which areas will experience the strongest winds starting tomorrow morning?

In addition to heavy rainfall, the threat of strong winds accompanying the typhoon cannot be overlooked, especially in coastal and outlying island areas. Wind forecasts issued by the Central Weather Administration for the period from midnight to 6 a.m. tomorrow indicate that the following administrative regions meet the legal wind-based suspension criteria:

- Keelung City - New Taipei City - Pingtung County (including Hengchun Peninsula) - Lienchiang County - Penghu County - Yilan County - Taoyuan City - Hsinchu City - Hsinchu County - Miaoli County - Taichung City - Changhua County - Yunlin County - Chiayi County - Tainan City - Kaohsiung City - Coastal townships of Taitung County (including Lanyu and Green Island)

As night falls, gusts and wave heights in the above coastal areas will significantly increase. Non-essential outings should be avoided.

How are current natural disaster work and school suspension procedures regulated?

According to relevant provisions of the current "Natural Disaster Work and Class Suspension Procedures," local governments have clear scientific data guidelines when evaluating whether to issue typhoon-related work and school suspensions.

Wind assessment criteria: If weather forecasts indicate that the typhoon's gale radius may pass within 4 hours over a region, and the predicted average wind speed reaches 7 or higher on the Beaufort scale, or gusts reach 10 or higher, the threshold for suspension is met.

Rainfall threshold: Based on predicted 24-hour accumulated rainfall, if lowland areas reach 350 millimeters or mountainous areas reach 200 millimeters (some specific counties/cities apply a uniform standard of 350 millimeters regardless of terrain), and comprehensive judgment indicates that disasters have occurred or are likely to occur, county and city mayors may legally announce work and class suspensions.

However, due to differences in local terrain, transportation conditions, and disaster prevention needs, the final decision on suspensions must be made through rolling assessments and announcements by local governments.