Reported 9 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a severe thunderstorm alert at 2:24 pm for Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City, lasting until 3:30 pm, with reports from a weather risk company indicating that two thunderstorm clusters in Taipei Basin and Taoyuan have merged, producing over 500 lightning strikes per minute. The public was advised to take shelter indoors. Additionally, mountainous areas in the mentioned cities were placed under torrential rain disaster prevention alerts, with the bureau warning of possible heavy rain occurrences. The weakened high pressure and strong afternoon convective activity indicate a high likelihood of thunderstorm development. Residents in the affected areas were urged to beware of severe weather conditions such as heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning strikes, especially outdoor enthusiasts and those engaged in weekend activities.
Source: YAHOO