CWA Issues Heavy Rain Advisory; Preemptive Closure Possible on Southern Cross-Island Highway from Meishan to Xiangyang
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain advisory. Due to forecasted local heavy rain or torrential rain in Kaohsiung's mountainous areas from the 5th to the 8th, the Highway Bureau announced a potential preemptive closure of the Southern Cross-Island Highway from Meishan to Xiangyang.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Yilian, Kaohsiung, 4th) Due to the influence of southwesterly winds and the development of afternoon convective cloud systems, there is a chance of local heavy rain or torrential rain in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City. In response, the Highway Bureau has not ruled out a preemptive closure of the Meishan to Xiangyang section of the Southern Cross-Island Highway from the 5th to the 8th.
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain advisory this afternoon. Affected by southwesterly winds and the development of afternoon convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is expected. Areas including Liugui, Jiasian, Maolin, Taoyuan, and Namaxia in Kaohsiung City have a chance of local heavy rain or torrential rain, and precautions should be taken against landslides and rockfalls.
The Jiasian Construction Office of the Southern Region Branch of the Highway Bureau stated that due to the influence of a low-pressure system, heavy rainfall is forecast for the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City from the 5th to the 8th. Therefore, a preemptive closure of Provincial Highway 20 Temporary Line 105 from Meishan to Xiangyang is possible during this period to ensure the safety of road users. The road will be reopened after assessing weather conditions and road safety.
The Jiasian Construction Office reminds the public to use the Highway Bureau's 'Happy Highway' app, the Highway Disaster Prevention and Rescue Information System, or the Intelligent Provincial Highway Real-time Information Service website to check the latest road conditions. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150604
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain advisory this afternoon. Affected by southwesterly winds and the development of afternoon convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is expected. Areas including Liugui, Jiasian, Maolin, Taoyuan, and Namaxia in Kaohsiung City have a chance of local heavy rain or torrential rain, and precautions should be taken against landslides and rockfalls.
The Jiasian Construction Office of the Southern Region Branch of the Highway Bureau stated that due to the influence of a low-pressure system, heavy rainfall is forecast for the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City from the 5th to the 8th. Therefore, a preemptive closure of Provincial Highway 20 Temporary Line 105 from Meishan to Xiangyang is possible during this period to ensure the safety of road users. The road will be reopened after assessing weather conditions and road safety.
The Jiasian Construction Office reminds the public to use the Highway Bureau's 'Happy Highway' app, the Highway Disaster Prevention and Rescue Information System, or the Intelligent Provincial Highway Real-time Information Service website to check the latest road conditions. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150604