Taiwan faces heavy rains and landslide alerts
Southern Taiwan experienced heavy rains throughout Sunday due to a low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds, leading to flooding in Kaohsiung and raising concerns about landslides in the mountainous areas. The affected regions recorded rainfall amounts between 450 and 500 millimeters within 24 hours from Saturday to early Sunday in the cities of Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung. As a result, authorities issued red alerts for 34 waterways in Kaohsiung and Pingtung, and local governments were instructed to evacuate residents from high-risk areas and provide shelter as needed.
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