The Central Weather Administration (CWA) today issued a heavy rain alert for several cities and counties in central and northern Taiwan as a weather front approaches.
At least 80mm of rain could fall within 24 hours, or 40mm within an hour, the CWA said.
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The alert covers Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Hsinchu City and County, Miaoli County and Taichung.
Brief heavy downpours, thunderstorms, strong gusts and lightning are possible, the agency said, warning of landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas.
Highs are to reach about 27°C in northern Taiwan and in Yilan and Hualien counties, and 30°C to 31°C south of Miaoli County and in Taitung.
Lows are to range from 19°C to 23°C.
In Taitung County, possible foehn winds — hot, dry gusts descending from the mountains — may also push temperatures above 36°C.
Independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong (吳德榮) said the front would move south during the day, bringing showers and heavier rain.
Rain is expected to ease in the north later today, but another front tomorrow could bring more showers and thunderstorms to areas north of central Taiwan.
Conditions are to stabilize from Wednesday, with hotter weather expected from Thursday, Wu said.
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