Typhoon "Lekima" has intensified into a moderate typhoon. Although its path has shifted slightly eastward, it still affects Taiwan, with expectations of strong winds and heavy rainfall. The Taichung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station under the Council of Agriculture has urged farmers to prepare promptly for the typhoon to minimize crop damage and potential losses. To prevent serious safety threats to hikers due to the approaching typhoon, the Ren'ai Police Precinct mobilized all personnel and had contacted 939 hikers in 208 separate cases stranded in mountainous areas by evening, successfully persuading all of them to descend the mountains.
In light of the approaching typhoon, the Central Taiwan Agricultural Research and Extension Station specially urges farmers to reinforce typhoon prevention measures—securing materials and equipment to prevent damage from strong winds. For fruit trees and crops, attention should be paid to strengthening branches and twigs, as well as pruning overly dense foliage to reduce wind exposure and lower the risk of branch breakage. For vine crops such as fruits and vegetables, it is advisable to reinforce supports, trellises, and simple facilities like plastic film net houses by tying them securely with ropes. These are all essential typhoon prevention measures for crops.
Ren'ai Township is among the most popular hiking destinations, and with summer vacation currently underway, the Ren'ai Police Precinct has mobilized officers from all local police stations to thoroughly persuade hikers—whether preparing to ascend or having completed their climb and planning to descend—to leave mountainous areas promptly to avoid safety risks posed by the approaching typhoon. According to the Ren'ai Police Precinct, by evening they had contacted 939 individuals in 208 cases, and all were successfully persuaded to evacuate the mountains before nightfall.
(China Times)