Rain Area Expands: Heavy Rain Warning for 8 Counties and Cities Including New Taipei, Hsinchu, and Miaoli

(CNA, Taipei, 5th) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) updated its heavy rain advisory this evening, warning that the rain area has expanded to eight counties and cities, including New Taipei, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. The weather system is expected to persist until tomorrow. According to the CWA, a cloud system from South China is moving eastward, bringing the risk of intense short-duration rainfall. Areas under alert include the northern coast, Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin, and mountainous regions spanning Hsinchu, Taichung, and Hualien. Residents should be wary of lightning, strong gusts, and mountain-specific hazards such as landslides, rockfalls, and rising water levels. The warning covers the northern coast, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, and the mountainous areas of Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, and Hualien.