Limited transportation disruptions were reported today as Tropical Storm Fung-wong approached from the south, bringing heavy rain to eastern and southern parts of the country.
In Hualien County, an overflow from the Mataian River (馬太鞍溪) flooded a section of Provincial Highway 9 near the 231km mark, prompting the Highway Bureau to close the road and conduct safety checks.
Photo courtesy of Fenglin police
Temporary lanes in both directions of the Mataian River bridge were closed yesterday, with the closed zone extended north to the 228.5km mark near Fenglin Township (鳳林) and south to 236.5km near Guangfu Township (光復), the bureau said.
The Hualien County Government has also imposed precautionary closures on several township and access roads, including some in Wanrong (萬榮), Yuli (玉里) and Fuli (富里) townships, as well as in mountainous areas.
So far, 7,442 residents have been evacuated from landslide and flood-prone areas, with 785 sheltered in temporary housing.
The Maritime and Port Bureau said 99 ferries on eight routes, including the Keelung-Matsu, Matsu-Fuzhou and Fugang-Green Island routes, were suspended today due to rough seas.
Penghu Airport announced the cancelation of 11 flights to the main island of Taiwan after 3:20pm today to ensure flight safety and complete typhoon preparedness.
Nearly 400 passengers with reservations were affected, the airport said.
At noon, Fung-wong was about 340km southwest of Taiwan's southern tip, moving north-northeast at 11kph, the Central Weather Administration said.
Authorities reminded residents near Mataian River to remain alert, particularly those in areas affected by the September barrier lake breach that killed 19 people and left five missing after severe flooding in Guangfu.
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