When is Typhoon Du expected to land in Taiwan Province?

On July 26th, Typhoon Du passed through the southern provinces of Taiwan Province.

The center of Typhoon Du was located on the sea about190km southwest of Taiwan Province Province on 27th 17. The storm circle enveloped the land in the south and southeast of Yunlin, Taiwan Province Province, and the wind and rain continued to increase everywhere. As of 27 13: 00, the typhoon had killed 1 person, with a total power outage of 55,000 households in Taiwan.

On the afternoon of 25th, the meteorological department of Taiwan Province issued an early warning of typhoon Du at sea and on land. With the expanding influence of typhoon in Taiwan Province, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Hualien, Taitung, Penghu, Jinmen and other counties and cities closed all day or half a day on the 27th.

With the approaching of Du Surui, many places in Taiwan Province are accompanied by strong winds and rainfall, especially Pingtung, Taitung and Hualien. According to the data of Taiwan Province Meteorological Department, the maximum accumulated rainfall in Taiwan Province occurred at Xidawushan, Wutai Township, Pingtung County from 0: 00 to 27: 00 17: 00 on 26th, reaching 1355mm.

Suggestions in case of typhoon:

1. Get weather warning information: Get typhoon warning and the latest weather information in time, which can be obtained through TV, radio, mobile phone applications and other channels.

2. Preparation of living environment: check the fixation of family housing and ensure that facilities such as doors and windows are firm. Clean up the outdoor venue and remove items that may be blown away by the wind.

3. Safe evacuation: If the authorities issue evacuation instructions, evacuate to a safe place as soon as possible according to the instructions to avoid staying in dangerous areas.

4. Food and water storage: prepare enough food and water to prevent power failure or water cut off. Try to choose foods that are easy to store and prepare, such as canned food and dry food.

5. Protective measures: When indoors, be sure to close the windows and reinforce them with adhesive tape or wooden boards. If you live in an area vulnerable to typhoons, you can consider installing windproof windows on your windows.

6. Avoid going out: avoid going out when the typhoon lands, and reduce the risk of exposure to wind and rain.

7. Preparation of emergency materials: Prepare a first-aid kit, including basic medical supplies, medicines and commonly used first-aid equipment.

8. Pay attention to dangerous areas: avoid activities in dangerous areas such as floods, landslides and tsunamis.

9. Pay attention to local official notices: Pay attention to the latest notices and suggestions issued by the local government and official media in time and take corresponding actions as required.