Strong Convection in the Afternoon: Mountainous Areas South of Chiayi to Guard Against Heavy Rain
Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain warning for mountainous areas south of Chiayi due to strong afternoon convection. Residents are advised to watch out for lightning, flash floods, landslides, and falling rocks, with heavy rain expected to continue until evening.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 21st) The Central Weather Bureau today afternoon issued a heavy rain warning. Strong convective cloud systems are developing in the afternoon, making short-duration heavy rainfall likely. Mountainous areas south of Chiayi should guard against localized heavy rain, pay attention to lightning strikes and flash floods, and be cautious of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas; heavy rain is expected to continue until evening.
Areas with heavy rain include mountainous areas of Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150421
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 21st) The Central Weather Bureau today afternoon issued a heavy rain warning. Strong convective cloud systems are developing in the afternoon, making short-duration heavy rainfall likely. Mountainous areas south of Chiayi should guard against localized heavy rain, pay attention to lightning strikes and flash floods, and be cautious of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas; heavy rain is expected to continue until evening.
Areas with heavy rain include mountainous areas of Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150421
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