Heavy Rain Alert: Taipei City Urges Public to Avoid Mountain and Water Areas
Due to a stationary front and southwest monsoon, the Central Weather Administration forecasts significant rainfall for June 9th and 10th. The Taipei City Government has warned the public to avoid mountain and water areas as continuous rain increases the risk of soft soil and landslides. Total rainfall is expected to reach 100-200 mm in urban areas and 150-250 mm in mountainous regions. Additionally, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an expressed condolences and offered full support to Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao regarding a gas explosion incident in Hsinchu.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: June 9, 2026 at 11:13
- 🔍 Collected: June 9, 2026 at 11:26 (13 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 9, 2026 at 11:31 (5 min after Collected)
(CNA, by reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 9th) Affected by a stationary front and southwest monsoon, the Central Weather Administration forecasts significant rainfall for today and tomorrow. The Taipei City Government has advised the public to avoid mountain and water areas, as continuous rainfall can easily lead to soft soil, rockfalls, and collapses in the mountains surrounding Taipei.
The Taipei City Office of Disaster Prevention and Response issued a press release today stating that the Central Weather Administration initiated enhanced operations for large-scale torrential rain yesterday and held an inter-ministerial and inter-city meeting last night. The assessment concluded that Taiwan's overall weather is highly unstable, with a high probability of short-duration heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong gusts in various areas, requiring close attention to real-time, drastic weather changes.
The office indicated that according to Weather Administration data, the dual impact of the stationary front and southwest monsoon will be most severe today and tomorrow. Heavy or locally torrential rain is expected in the western half, northeastern parts, and all mountainous areas of Taiwan. Specifically, total rainfall in Taipei City could reach 100 to 200 millimeters in urban areas and 150 to 250 millimeters in the mountains. Extreme caution is advised for sudden short-duration downpours, lightning, and strong winds.
The office reminded the public that mountainous areas around Taipei, such as the Yangmingshan area and the mountains of Wenshan and Neihu, are prone to soft soil, rockfalls, and collapses under continuous rainfall. The public is urged to avoid visiting these mountain and water areas as much as possible. Furthermore, as the high tide period will begin after the 12th, water levels can rise rapidly during heavy rain. Those planning to visit riverside parks over the weekend must pay attention to the latest weather information.
In addition, following a residential gas explosion on Gaocui Road in Hsinchu City's East District early this morning, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated on Facebook that the incident was extremely heart-wrenching. He has spoken with Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao to express condolences and offered full assistance, stating that Taipei City will immediately provide support, whether in manpower or equipment, should Hsinchu City require it.
Chiang Wan-an said the top priority now is the all-out search and rescue effort and treatment of the injured. He also expressed his highest respect and gratitude to all firefighters, police, and frontline personnel involved in the disaster response, and wished for the safety of Hsinchu. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150609
The Taipei City Office of Disaster Prevention and Response issued a press release today stating that the Central Weather Administration initiated enhanced operations for large-scale torrential rain yesterday and held an inter-ministerial and inter-city meeting last night. The assessment concluded that Taiwan's overall weather is highly unstable, with a high probability of short-duration heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong gusts in various areas, requiring close attention to real-time, drastic weather changes.
The office indicated that according to Weather Administration data, the dual impact of the stationary front and southwest monsoon will be most severe today and tomorrow. Heavy or locally torrential rain is expected in the western half, northeastern parts, and all mountainous areas of Taiwan. Specifically, total rainfall in Taipei City could reach 100 to 200 millimeters in urban areas and 150 to 250 millimeters in the mountains. Extreme caution is advised for sudden short-duration downpours, lightning, and strong winds.
The office reminded the public that mountainous areas around Taipei, such as the Yangmingshan area and the mountains of Wenshan and Neihu, are prone to soft soil, rockfalls, and collapses under continuous rainfall. The public is urged to avoid visiting these mountain and water areas as much as possible. Furthermore, as the high tide period will begin after the 12th, water levels can rise rapidly during heavy rain. Those planning to visit riverside parks over the weekend must pay attention to the latest weather information.
In addition, following a residential gas explosion on Gaocui Road in Hsinchu City's East District early this morning, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated on Facebook that the incident was extremely heart-wrenching. He has spoken with Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao to express condolences and offered full assistance, stating that Taipei City will immediately provide support, whether in manpower or equipment, should Hsinchu City require it.
Chiang Wan-an said the top priority now is the all-out search and rescue effort and treatment of the injured. He also expressed his highest respect and gratitude to all firefighters, police, and frontline personnel involved in the disaster response, and wished for the safety of Hsinchu. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150609
FAQ
未來兩天台北天氣如何？
根據中央氣象署預測，受滯留鋒面及西南氣流影響，今、明兩天（6月9日、10日）將有顯著降雨，各地易出現短延時強降雨、雷擊、強陣風等劇烈天氣現象。
台北市政府對市民有何提醒？
台北市政府提醒民眾，因持續性降雨，陽明山區、文山及內湖等山區易發生土石鬆軟、落石及崩塌，應儘量避免前往山區及水域活動。
預計的降雨量是多少？
預估台北市總雨量市區可達100到200毫米，山區可達150至250毫米。
除了山區，還有哪些地方需要注意？
12日之後將進入大潮期間，若遇較大雨勢，水位易快速高漲。欲前往河濱公園活動的民眾需特別留意最新氣象資訊。
台北市對新竹氣爆事件有何回應？
台北市長蔣萬安已致電新竹市長高虹安表達慰問，並表示只要新竹市有需求，台北市願全力提供人力或機具等協助。