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It’s raining! Xizhi turned into a flood, the road turned into mud, and the water level of the Keelung River threatened to overflow – Mirror Weekly Mirror Media

2024.09.23 08:20 Taipei time

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Xizhi had a full day of heavy rain yesterday, and the water level of the Keelung River once exceeded the warning line. (Photo from Facebook@XizhiGroup)Xizhi had a full day of heavy rain yesterday, and the water level of the Keelung River once exceeded the warning line. (Photo from Facebook@XizhiGroup)

Hit by both tropical depressions and low pressure belts, heavy rain fell across Taiwan yesterday (22nd), especially in the north and south. The Xizhi area of ​​New Taipei City has been hit by heavy rain from early morning to evening, causing constant flooding The water level of the Keelung River once rose past the warning line and almost overflowed its bank the river

Heavy rain caused disasters in Xizhi district yesterday, and a large number of photos of the disaster shared by residents appeared on the community Facebook group “Xizhi Group”. According to photos taken by residents, the flood situation at the Xizhi Sports Field is particularly bad, with water surrounding it.

Although many residents who have lived there for several years said they are used to it, they still feel threatened by the heavy rain. Part of Xiwan Road was worst flooded, with the entire road covered in “yellow water”.

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The Keelung River rose like a great ocean. (Photo from Facebook@XizhiGroup)

In addition to urban roads, the water level of the Keelung River has also reached dangerous levels. The water level at the Jinlong Pumping Station at the foot of Fude 1st Road in Xizhi once exceeded the highest red warning line and was almost level with the river bank. Local residents said: “The Keelung River is almost full, and the Yuanzishan flood diversion should begin, but it still cannot cope with the rapid water.” “The river almost reaches the yellow line, and the rain is also heavy!”

In addition, disasters have occurred in Jiuzhuang Dashuigou, Jilin Road culture and other areas to be more difficult to control.

Update time |2024.09.23 08:20 Taipei time

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