Typhoon Meranti brings strong winds and heavy rain; Typhoon Malakas may trigger sea warnings as it intensifies into a medium typhoon.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Department, compiled and reported

Localized heavy or torrential rain is expected in Taitung, Hualien, Kaohsiung areas, and mountainous regions of Pingtung. There is also a chance of localized heavy rain in flat areas of Pingtung, Tainan, Keelung, mountainous areas of Nantou, mountainous parts of New Taipei, as well as in Kinmen and Penghu. With continuous rainfall in recent days, be cautious of landslides, falling rocks, and mudflows. Low-lying coastal areas should guard against flooding, and avoid activities in mountainous regions and rivers.

Since the early hours of September 13, Typhoon Meranti has brought abundant rainfall and strong winds, with the following significant accumulated rainfall recorded: 841 mm in Siyadulan Mountain, Pingtung County; 695 mm in Tianxiang, Hualien County; 688 mm in Xinvu, Taitung County; 409 mm in Taiping Mountain, Yilan County; 374 mm in Paiyun, Kaohsiung City; 301 mm in Danda, Nantou County. Areas with strong gusts include: Dongji Island and Kinmen with winds over Force 17, Orchid Island with Force 17, Hengchun with Force 16, Penghu, Tainan, and Kaohsiung with Force 13, Dawu with Force 12, Chenggong with Force 11, Xinwu, Danshui, Matsu, and Keelung with Force 10.

Another typhoon, Malakas (No. 16, international name MALAKAS), which is closely approaching Taiwan’s land, had intensified into a medium typhoon by the evening of the 14th. It may issue a sea warning late on the night of September 15, with its impact on Taiwan’s land becoming increasingly significant from the afternoon to the evening of the 16th, and coming closest to Taiwan from the evening of the 16th to the early morning of the 17th. The northeastern and northern parts of Taiwan need to pay extra attention to this typhoon’s movements. Travelers and those going abroad should also monitor flight operations.