Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang Orders City Agencies to Implement Flood Prevention Amid Continuous Rain

(Central News Agency reporter Shen Rufeng, Keelung, 9th) In response to the heavy rainfall expected today and tomorrow from a stationary front and southwestern air currents, Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang today ordered all city government departments to fully mobilize and implement all flood prevention preparations.

Affected by the stationary front and southwestern air currents, Keelung City has been experiencing continuous heavy rain in recent days. Hsieh Kuo-liang stated at today's municipal meeting that in response to the potential heavy rainfall from the stationary front and southwestern air currents over the next two days, he has instructed all city government departments to fully mobilize, implement all flood prevention preparations, and protect the lives and property of citizens.

Hsieh Kuo-liang said that according to forecasts from the Central Weather Administration, Keelung's average daily rainfall over the next three days will exceed 100 millimeters, with a total accumulated rainfall potentially reaching 300 millimeters. If this trend continues, there is a risk of disaster on the scale of a typhoon, and he has strictly required all city government units to remain vigilant.

Possibly affected by the continuous heavy rainfall, a tree near No. 170, Zhonghe Road, Zhongshan District, Keelung City, fell around noon, crushing local high-voltage cables. Democratic Progressive Party City Councilor Shih Wei-cheng was notified and immediately rushed to the scene to assist, notifying relevant units for emergency repairs.

Taiwan Power Company's Keelung District Business Office pointed out that to cooperate with the city government in removing the fallen tree, ensure the safety of repair work, and avoid accidents, the office implemented a preventive power outage in the surrounding area. After completing the relevant operations, power was restored at 1:30 PM. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150609