Thunderstorm Halts Ground Operations at Taipei Songshan Airport

(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Xiaohan, Taipei, 7th) Affected by a thunderstorm, Taipei Songshan Airport suspended ground operations at 2:38 PM today (7th). Some flights may be delayed, and passengers and those picking up passengers should pay attention to flight change information.

The Central Weather Administration has issued a heavy rain advisory. Due to active convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, there is a chance of localized heavy rain in the northern, southern, and Yilan areas, as well as the mountainous regions of central Taiwan and Hualien. Please beware of lightning and strong gusts. In mountainous areas, be cautious of landslides, falling rocks, and rising river levels. In low-lying areas, beware of flooding.

The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) stated that due to the thunderstorm, Songshan Airport suspended ground operations at 2:38 PM, which may cause delays for some flights. The CAA reminds passengers and those picking up passengers to pay attention to flight change information and contact their airline for flight-related inquiries.

The CAA said the suspension of ground operations will also affect airports with flight connections to Songshan Airport, leading to delays in flight departures or arrivals. The CAA has instructed relevant airport stations to immediately inform passengers through bulletin boards, electronic displays, and broadcasts within the terminals, and to provide the latest flight information on their official websites for public inquiry. Passengers are encouraged to utilize these resources. (Editor: Huang Mingxi) 1150607