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A widespread power outage occurred across Taiwan, but high-speed rail and conventional rail services operated normally.

Published: 2026-09-26 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-26 — A major power outage occurred across Taiwan around 17:00. According to statistics from

By MOOK Scenic Spots House, compiled and reported

A major power outage occurred across Taiwan around 5:00 PM. According to statistics from the Ministry of the Interior's National Fire Agency, 17 counties and cities in Taiwan experienced power outages. The cause is currently known only to be the tripping of six generators at the Taichung Power Plant's Tatan facility, with the detailed reasons still pending confirmation by Taipower. Taipower is handling the situation urgently and power is being gradually restored. High-speed rail, Taiwan Railways, and the MRT were not affected, and passengers can travel with peace of mind. Traffic lights in urban areas that were impacted require extra caution and safety when driving or walking.

The high-speed rail was not affected by the power outage. (Image provided by Taiwan High Speed Rail)

The current nationwide power outage areas are as follows:

 
Taipei City: 12 districts
 
New Taipei City: 8 districts (Banqiao, Zhonghe, Tucheng, Linkou, Sanchong, Yingge, Shulin, Luzhou)
 
Taoyuan City: 7 districts
 
Taichung City: 4 districts (Dali, Wufeng, Daya, Fengyuan)
 
Tainan City: 12 districts (Xinying, Beimen, Yanshuei, Liujia, Houbi, Liuying, Dongshan, Qigu, Xiaying, Jiali, Guiren, Xuejia), power has been restored
 
Kaohsiung City: 11 districts (Xinxing, Sanmin, Zuoying, Lujhu, Gushan, Qianzhen, Nanzih, Yong'an, Fengshan, Zihguan, Qieding), the Kaohsiung City Disaster Response Center has been activated at Level 2
 
 
Keelung City: 3 districts (Qidu, Zhongshan, Ren'ai)
 
Hsinchu City: 2 districts (North District, East District)
 
Hsinchu County: 4 districts (Zhubei, Xinfeng, Qionglin, Guanxi)
 
Miaoli County: 9 townships (Nanzhuang, Houlong, Zhunan, Shitian, Tai'an, Gongguan, Yuanli, Dahu, Touwu)
 
Nantou County: 2 townships (Yuchi, Nantou City), power has been restored
 
Changhua County: 4 townships (Fangyuan Township, Pitou Township, Xizhou Township, Puyan Township), power has been restored.
 
Yunlin County: 5 townships (Douliu, Yuanchang, Xiluo, ]Bei, Mailiao)
 
Chiayi County: 3 townships (Dapu Township, Alishan Township, Zhushan Township), power has been restored.
 
Chiayi City: 2 districts (East District, West District), power has been restored.
 
Pingtung County: 4 townships (Jiadong, Majia, Neipu, Chaozhou), power has been restored.
 
Yilan County: 5 townships (Yilan City, Yuanshan Township, Luodong Town, Dongshan Township, Wujie Township)
 
III. Transportation: High-speed rail, Taiwan Railways, and the MRT were not affected.
 
IV. Reporting agencies: Ministry of Economic Affairs State-owned Enterprises Commission, Ministry of Transportation and Communications


During this period, avoid using elevators, pay attention to whether traffic signals are functioning normally, and drive carefully and patiently while staying vigilant about road safety.



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