Taiwan, Philippines Brace for Joint Heavy Rain, Typhoon Threat

Taiwan, Philippines brace for joint heavy rain, typhoon threat

Southern Taiwan is preparing for further flooding and landslides as heavy rain persists, while a strengthening typhoon is forecast to enter the Philippines’ area of responsibility.

Heavy rain lashes southern Taiwan, landslide alerts issued

Taipei, Aug. 23 (CNA) Heavy rain continued to lash southern Taiwan on Sunday under the combined influence of a broad low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds, triggering flooding in Kaohsiung and prompting landslide warnings in southern mountain areas.

Heavy rain hits Taiwan, triggering landslide warnings

Heavy rain continued to batter southern Taiwan on Sunday, triggering flooding in Kaohsiung and warnings of potential landslides in mountainous areas as a broad low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds swept across the region.