Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Southern Taiwan Hit by Flooding After Torrential Rain
Heavy rain has been pouring down on southern Taiwan for two days.
This has caused flooding in many towns, like when your bathtub overflows!
Because of the flooding, about 3,000 people had to leave their homes to stay safe.
Schools and businesses are also closed.
The weather experts say even more rain is expected, up to about three feet!
So far, nine people have been hurt, but rescuers have saved 88 people from flooded buildings and cars.
Torrential rains have been lashing southern Taiwan for a second day.
Approximately 3,000 people have been evacuated.
Businesses and schools have been closed due to the weather.
Authorities warned of intense rainfall up to 90 centimetres in the coming days.
Flooding has submerged streets and buildings in several towns and villages.
- Who
- Authorities, residents, and businesses in southern Taiwan.
- What
- Torrential rain and flooding in southern Taiwan.
- When
- Ongoing, for a second day as of Tuesday.
- Where
- Southern Taiwan.
- Why
- The reason is a depression causing intense rainfall.
- People evacuated
- Approximately 3,000
- Injured
- 9
- Rescued
- 88
- Affected area
- Southern Taiwan
- Type of weather
- Torrential rain
- Schools and businesses
- Closed
- Expected rainfall
- Up to 90 centimetres