Heavy rain keeps pounding southern Taiwan, and the army has moved into local district offices to help people get out before conditions worsen — a serious situation for residents in Kaohsiung and Pingtung.

• Troops from Taiwan's Fourth Operational Area are now stationed at the Namasia and Liugui district offices in Kaohsiung to run disaster response.
• Reserve force staff in Liugui and in Pingtung's Taiwu township are helping move residents out of risky areas before flooding hits.
• The rain comes from a low-pressure band combined with southwesterly winds, a mix that dumps very heavy rain on the south.
• The military says it will keep sending troops, machinery and equipment for cleanup, and basic support once the rain passes.

Outlook: More rain is expected, so evacuations and military support in Kaohsiung and Pingtung will likely continue in the coming days.