Premier Cho Jung-tai Urges Flood Preparation, Integrating 10,000 Cameras with AI Flood Recognition
With the flood season approaching, Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior to enhance flood prep. He emphasized using technology, such as integrating nearly 10,000 cameras with AI flood image recognition, to combat extreme weather.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 16:29
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(CNA Reporters Lai Yu-chen, Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, 23rd) With the flood season approaching, Premier Cho Jung-tai today listened to a report on flood prevention preparations. He instructed the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) to maintain high vigilance and deploy in advance to continuously improve response capabilities during the flood season. Facing the challenges of extreme weather and heavy rainfall, he urged the utilization of technology to refine flood preparation and disaster response, such as integrating nearly 10,000 surveillance cameras with AI flood image recognition technology.
The MOEA and MOI reported on 'Flood Season Preparation Work' at the Executive Yuan meeting today. Executive Yuan Spokesperson Li Hui-chih relayed during the post-meeting press conference that Cho stated Taiwan is currently facing a situation of fighting droughts first, followed by flood prevention, and flood control efforts must not be taken lightly.
Cho said the MOEA and MOI must be vigilant and deploy early, continuously enhancing response capabilities for the flood season. This includes comprehensive preparation of flood control facilities, strengthening joint preparations and related drills with county and city governments, to ensure all disaster prevention facilities and functions can be effectively activated.
According to the briefing, the overall physical inspection of facilities and equipment across Taiwan has completed the pre-deployment of 1,798 large mobile pumps, spot-checked water gates, and conducted field inspections of all 232 rainwater pumping stations. They have also readied over 180,000 flood prevention blocks, 22,664 meters of waterproof baffles, and over 50,000 sandbags and bulk bags for immediate use. In addition, from January to March this year, 69.6 kilometers of sewer dredging and inspection have been completed, with maintenance ongoing.
Cho pointed out that the government has completed a total length of about 5,747 kilometers of rainwater sewer construction to date. They have strengthened systematic drainage management in historically disaster-prone areas and reduced disaster damage through waterproof gate subsidies and related measures. Furthermore, they will continuously track and monitor the progress of post-disaster reconstruction and flood preparation projects for the Mataian River in Hualien, ensuring it meets target flood control standards before the flood season.
Facing extreme weather challenges, Cho demanded the clever use of technology to refine flood preparations and response. For example, integrating 9,650 surveillance cameras and introducing AI flood image recognition technology, along with utilizing overflow warning systems and rainwater sewer water level monitoring, to instantly grasp disaster dynamics and improve response efficiency.
Cho reminded that besides having hardware facilities in place, field personnel must also be familiar with operations to ensure immediate operational readiness during the peak of the flood season. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150423
(CNA Reporters Lai Yu-chen, Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, 23rd) With the flood season approaching, Premier Cho Jung-tai today listened to a report on flood prevention preparations. He instructed the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) to maintain high vigilance and deploy in advance to continuously improve response capabilities during the flood season. Facing the challenges of extreme weather and heavy rainfall, he urged the utilization of technology to refine flood preparation and disaster response, such as integrating nearly 10,000 surveillance cameras with AI flood image recognition technology.
The MOEA and MOI reported on 'Flood Season Preparation Work' at the Executive Yuan meeting today. Executive Yuan Spokesperson Li Hui-chih relayed during the post-meeting press conference that Cho stated Taiwan is currently facing a situation of fighting droughts first, followed by flood prevention, and flood control efforts must not be taken lightly.
Cho said the MOEA and MOI must be vigilant and deploy early, continuously enhancing response capabilities for the flood season. This includes comprehensive preparation of flood control facilities, strengthening joint preparations and related drills with county and city governments, to ensure all disaster prevention facilities and functions can be effectively activated.
According to the briefing, the overall physical inspection of facilities and equipment across Taiwan has completed the pre-deployment of 1,798 large mobile pumps, spot-checked water gates, and conducted field inspections of all 232 rainwater pumping stations. They have also readied over 180,000 flood prevention blocks, 22,664 meters of waterproof baffles, and over 50,000 sandbags and bulk bags for immediate use. In addition, from January to March this year, 69.6 kilometers of sewer dredging and inspection have been completed, with maintenance ongoing.
Cho pointed out that the government has completed a total length of about 5,747 kilometers of rainwater sewer construction to date. They have strengthened systematic drainage management in historically disaster-prone areas and reduced disaster damage through waterproof gate subsidies and related measures. Furthermore, they will continuously track and monitor the progress of post-disaster reconstruction and flood preparation projects for the Mataian River in Hualien, ensuring it meets target flood control standards before the flood season.
Facing extreme weather challenges, Cho demanded the clever use of technology to refine flood preparations and response. For example, integrating 9,650 surveillance cameras and introducing AI flood image recognition technology, along with utilizing overflow warning systems and rainwater sewer water level monitoring, to instantly grasp disaster dynamics and improve response efficiency.
Cho reminded that besides having hardware facilities in place, field personnel must also be familiar with operations to ensure immediate operational readiness during the peak of the flood season. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150423