Kaohsiung ranks among the top 11 rainiest places in the country. The flow of Kaohsiung Creek increased significantly and once exceeded 100 CMS – Life – Liberty Times e-newsletter

[Reporter Chen Wenchan/Kaohsiung Report]Kaohsiung City has been experiencing continuous rainfall due to the impact of the front. Since the heavy rain bombardment on the 25th, the cumulative rainfall ranks among the top 11 in the country. Among them, Gushan District has the highest rainfall of 239 mm. Rainfall has also continued in the mountainous area, driving the flow rate of Gaoping River to one degree. The CMS exceeded 100, and the turbidity of the raw water once soared to 1,400 NTU. The water company used flowing water and groundwater to adapt to the situation, and there was no risk of stable water supply.

According to the Meteorological Administration, today’s frontal and southwesterly winds continue to affect the weather, and the weather is still unstable. The probability of rainfall is high. Short-term heavy rainfall is likely to occur, and it is often accompanied by lightning strikes and strong gusts. Kaohsiung is a weather pattern with localized heavy rain, and special precautions are still required. Pay attention to precautions; the front will gradually move northward in the afternoon, and the rain in Kaohsiung will slow down slightly, and the rain will slow down significantly after nightfall.

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According to statistics from the Meteorological Administration so far on the 25th, Kaohsiung has ranked among the top 11 in the country for rainfall. Gushan District has the highest cumulative rainfall of 239 millimeters, followed by Xinxing District with 232.5 millimeters and Cijin District with 230.5 millimeters. As many as 6 districts have accumulated rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters, ranking 11th. The area called Fengshan District is 193 mm, which is also close to 200 mm. They are all flat land or urban areas.

Rainfall continued in the Kaohsiung mountainous area today, causing the flow rate of Gaoping River to exceed 100 CMS for a time. The turbidity of the raw water once soared to 1,400 NTU. The water company did not use the Nanhua Unicom pipe to adapt to the flow of water and groundwater. At present, the turbidity continues to decrease and the water supply is stable. No worries.

Kaohsiung ranks among the top 11 rainiest cities in the country. (Extracted from Meteorological Administration)