Miaoli County's Tai'an Township Suspends Work and Classes Due to Forecast Heavy Rain
Miaoli County's Tai'an Township announced a one-day suspension of work and classes today (June 9) after the Central Weather Administration forecast over 200mm of rain in mountainous areas within 24 hours, posing risks of landslides and traffic disruption.
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Ruiping, Miaoli County, 9th) The Tai'an Township Office in Miaoli County reported today that, based on information from the Central Weather Administration, Tai'an Township is within a regional heavy rainfall warning zone. As the predicted rainfall over the next 24 hours could affect traffic safety and poses a risk of landslides, Tai'an Township has suspended work and classes for one day today.
The Miaoli County Government stated that considerations for suspending work and classes take into account the different terrain, landforms, traffic conditions, and regional characteristics within the county. Authority is delegated to the mayors of each township and city to decide based on actual meteorological conditions. This morning, the Tai'an Township Office reported that Tai'an Township is within a regional heavy rainfall (extreme torrential rain) warning zone. With predicted rainfall exceeding 200mm in mountainous areas over the next 24 hours, affecting the safety of commuting and attending work or school, and posing a risk of landslides, the suspension of work and classes for one day today in Tai'an Township was announced. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150609
The Miaoli County Government stated that considerations for suspending work and classes take into account the different terrain, landforms, traffic conditions, and regional characteristics within the county. Authority is delegated to the mayors of each township and city to decide based on actual meteorological conditions. This morning, the Tai'an Township Office reported that Tai'an Township is within a regional heavy rainfall (extreme torrential rain) warning zone. With predicted rainfall exceeding 200mm in mountainous areas over the next 24 hours, affecting the safety of commuting and attending work or school, and posing a risk of landslides, the suspension of work and classes for one day today in Tai'an Township was announced. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150609
FAQ
Why were work and classes suspended in Tai'an Township?
Due to the Central Weather Administration's forecast of over 200mm of rain in mountainous areas within 24 hours, posing a risk of landslides.
Who made the decision to suspend work and classes?
The decision was made by the Tai'an Township mayor, based on authority delegated by the Miaoli County Government.
How long will the suspension last?
The suspension is for one day only, today, June 9th.