Heavy Rain Alert for Pingtung Mountains; Caution Advised for Chiayi South and Yunlin-Nantou
The Central Weather Administration issued a warning on the 30th regarding potential heavy rainfall in Pingtung's mountainous areas and localized heavy rain in southern Taiwan due to convective clouds.
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The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that active convective cloud systems in the afternoon are likely to bring short-duration, heavy rainfall. Today, Pingtung County's mountainous areas may experience localized heavy rain or torrential rain, while areas south of Chiayi and the mountainous regions of Yunlin and Nantou have a high probability of localized heavy rain. The CWA reminds the public to be aware of lightning and strong gusts. In mountainous areas, caution is advised against landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods, while low-lying areas should be alert for potential flooding.
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What should residents in mountainous areas do?
Be alert for landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods.