Heavy Rain Warning for Kaohsiung and Pingtung Mountains; Nuclear Safety Commission Tightens Monitoring of Maanshan Nuclear Plant
The Central Weather Administration has issued a heavy rain warning for mountainous areas in Kaohsiung and Pingtung. The Nuclear Safety Commission has instructed Taipower to strengthen flood prevention measures at the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant and radioactive material facilities, maintaining strict monitoring.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: June 9, 2026 at 11:15
- 🔍 Collected: June 9, 2026 at 11:26 (11 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 9, 2026 at 11:27 (0 min after Collected)
(Central News Agency, reporter Xie Yixuan, Taipei, June 9) According to the forecast of the Central Weather Administration, due to the influence of a stationary front and southwest monsoon, localized heavy or extremely heavy rain is expected in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. The Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC) stated today that it has requested Taipower to strengthen flood prevention operations at the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and radioactive material facilities, and will continue to strictly monitor the safety of related facilities.
The NSC announced on its official website that the Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for the Pingtung County area at 6:30 p.m. on June 8. The NSC has requested Taipower to urge the Maanshan NPP and radioactive material facilities to enhance flood prevention measures and implement various flood prevention operations according to relevant procedures. The NSC will continue to strictly monitor the safety of related facilities.
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory today. Due to the influence of a stationary front and southwest monsoon, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, localized heavy or extremely heavy rain is expected in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. (Editor: Zhang Junmao) 1150609
The NSC announced on its official website that the Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for the Pingtung County area at 6:30 p.m. on June 8. The NSC has requested Taipower to urge the Maanshan NPP and radioactive material facilities to enhance flood prevention measures and implement various flood prevention operations according to relevant procedures. The NSC will continue to strictly monitor the safety of related facilities.
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory today. Due to the influence of a stationary front and southwest monsoon, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, localized heavy or extremely heavy rain is expected in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. (Editor: Zhang Junmao) 1150609
FAQ
What is the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant?
It is the third nuclear power plant in Taiwan, located in Pingtung County.
What caused this heavy rain warning?
It is due to the influence of a stationary front and southwest monsoon, making short-duration heavy rainfall likely.
What is the main role of the Nuclear Safety Commission?
It is the government agency responsible for the safety regulation and monitoring of nuclear facilities in Taiwan.