Pingtung County closes offices and schools on Aug 24 as heavy rain hits
Southern Taiwan is getting soaked by a low-pressure system and southwest winds, and Pingtung County has called off work and school for Monday — a safety win for residents, a disruption for everyone else.
- Pingtung's rainfall has passed the official threshold that triggers a shutdown of workplaces and schools.
- The low-pressure band and southwest winds are expected to keep dumping rain through the day.
- Mountain and indigenous areas face the biggest danger: landslides, falling rocks, mudslides, and swollen rivers.
- Low-lying parts of the county are at risk of flooding.
- People are being told to stay home unless they have to go out, and to check weather and road updates.
Outlook: More rain is likely near-term, so further closures or flooding in southern Taiwan can't be ruled out.