Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a notice that Baoshan Second Reservoir is freely overflowing, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, as well as the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents are urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
海洋保育署 issued a marine pollution alert after a fishing vessel caught fire at Zhongzhou Fishing Port in Cijin District, Kaohsiung City. The severity level is Minor.
台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work in several neighborhoods in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks. Water service is scheduled to be suspended from 18:11 on September 30, 2026, to 18:30 on October 1.
台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines on Sanfeng Road Sections 一 and 二 in Fengzhou Village, Shengang District, and Xinan Village and Dongnan Village, Fengyuan District, Taichung City, from September 30 to October 1, 2026, with water service suspended, to improve supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Yutian Village, Yujing District, Tainan City, for pipeline replacement work on Heping Street and other locations in Yujing District.
中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory. Orange alerts are in effect during the day tomorrow in Taipei City, New Taipei City and other areas, where temperatures may reach 36 degrees for consecutive periods. People are advised to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions against the sun and stay hydrated.
High-temperature advisory (Nantou County, Pingtung County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Changhua County, Taipei City, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, warning that temperatures in Nantou, Pingtung, Yunlin, New Taipei, Changhua, Taipei and Tainan may reach 36 degrees for consecutive periods during the day tomorrow. People are advised to take extra precautions against the sun and drink plenty of water.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Sanqi Village, Daxing Village and Longde Village in Su’ao Township due to pipeline replacement work in Dongshan Township, Yilan County.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Sanqi Village, Daxing Village and Longde Village in Su’ao Township to replace pipelines in Dongshan Township, Yilan County.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in several neighborhoods in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, from September 30 to October 1, 2026, due to pipeline replacement work on Rongmin Road in Zhongli District.
台灣自來水公司 will carry out service-line reconnections for a pipeline replacement project on Niupu Road in Hsinchu City, causing water outages in several villages in Xiangshan District.
台灣自來水公司 will conduct work in some villages in Liuying District, Tainan City, to build a district-metered network for the 115 Xinying Office project and investigate leaks through network isolation. The work is expected to cause a brief regional water outage; water service will be restored about 10 to 30 minutes after the shutoff test.
內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for Citong Township, Yunlin County. The incident involved a grass fire (including waste and cemetery fires) and was rated Minor. Effective time: 2026-09-30T16:23:32.
台灣自來水公司 will conduct functional tests on water-control valves ahead of district-metered network construction in several neighborhoods in Nantou City, Nantou County, from September 30 to October 1, 2026. Water service will be suspended in stages.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in the affected local area for installation of a new pipeline at No. 22 Xiangyuan Road, Daoxiang Village, Ji’an Township.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service and reduce water pressure in some areas of Neipu Township, Zhutian Township, Changzhi Township and Linluo Township, Pingtung County, to connect pipelines for the “Ronghua Village and other villages lane pipeline extension project in Changzhi Township, Pingtung County.”
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Yongchang Village, Taichang Village and Qimo Village in Yuli Township, Hualien County, from September 30 to October 5, 2026, for a new pipeline project linking Ziqiang Road and Xinxing Street in Yuli Township.
台灣自來水公司 announced that water service in some areas of Taitung City, Taitung County, will be suspended daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 1 to 2, 2026, for pipeline replacement work to improve supply stability.
內政部消防署 issued a fire alert for a residential building on Donglin Street, Lieyu Township, Kinmen County, urging the public to stay away from the alert area and not gather to watch.
Major fire incident notice (Keelung City, New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for the Tianwaitian landfill in Xinyi District, Keelung City. The severity level is Minor. The public is advised to stay away from the alert area.
台灣自來水公司 has suspended water service after flow meters in the district-metered network serving Zhongxing Village, Chang’an Village and Chongqing Village in Magong City, Penghu County, malfunctioned.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in some neighborhoods in Douliu City, Yunlin County, from September 30 to October 1, 2026, for an overnight leak test in the Baseball neighborhood.
台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work in Xitun District, Taichung City, to improve the stability of water supplies and reduce the risk of leaks, causing water outages in Heming and Hecheng villages.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in some areas of Chishang Township, Luye Township and Guanshan Township, Taitung County, from September 30 to October 5, 2026, to replace large water meters and supply equipment.
The Volcanic Alert Level for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is 2, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.
Promoting cooperation with Thailand in road traffic and road safety management — 国土交通省 and タイ王国運輸省 sign a memorandum of cooperation
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 and タイ王国運輸省 signed a memorandum of cooperation on September 29 covering technology and policy development in road traffic and road safety management, accelerating bilateral cooperation.
Held the 1st meeting of the interagency liaison committee working group on promoting the development of Narita Airport and surrounding industrial infrastructure as a national project
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 held a meeting of the interagency liaison committee working group on September 30, Reiwa 8, to promote the strengthening of Narita Airport's functions and development of surrounding industrial infrastructure as a national project.
Selected the 17th round of registrants for the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program”
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省港湾局 selected 33 registrants for the 17th round of the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program” (2 new and 31 continuing), bringing the total number of registered businesses to 361.
Recruiting registrants for the 18th round of the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program”
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省港湾局 is accepting applications for the 18th round of the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program,” which is open to port-related companies and other organizations engaged in initiatives that contribute to achieving the SDGs. A total of 361 organizations have registered to date, and the application period runs from October 1 to November 27, Reiwa 8.
Guidelines compiled to facilitate the introduction of automated and remote-controlled cargo-handling machinery — promoting automation at port sites
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省港湾局 and (一社)日本港運協会 jointly compiled guidelines to facilitate the introduction of automated and remote-controlled cargo-handling machinery, addressing labor shortages among port workers and ensuring stable cargo-handling operations.
Holding the 4th Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Accident Measures Follow-up Committee meeting — reviewing progress on the implementation of “Comprehensive Safety and Security Measures for Passenger Ships”
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold the 4th follow-up committee meeting on October 7, Reiwa 8, to review progress on implementing the “Comprehensive Safety and Security Measures for Passenger Ships,” drawn up in response to the Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident in Reiwa 4.
New bus operators recognized for strong safety efforts — 127 operators awarded one star
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
Under the “Chartered Bus Operator Safety Assessment and Recognition Program” run by 公益社団法人日本バス協会, 127 operators with strong safety practices have newly been awarded one star, bringing the total number of recognized operators to 1,918.
Making driver monitoring systems mandatory ~Amendments to the Safety Standards for Road Vehicles, etc.~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will amend the Safety Standards for Road Vehicles, etc., to require drowsiness warning devices and distraction warning devices (driver monitoring systems), in line with international standards established by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) under the United Nations. The requirements will apply to motor vehicles in general, with some exceptions. They will apply to new models from September of Reiwa 13 and to vehicles in continued production from September of Reiwa 15.
Facts
Vehicle speeds ranging from 70 km/h to 130 km/h
Until the vehicle slows to below 65 km/h
Operates at speeds of 20 km/h or more
At 50 km/h or more, the driver gazes at their hands※2 for 3.5 seconds
Gazes for 3.5 seconds
At speeds over 20 km/h and below 50 km/h, the driver gazes at their hands for 6 seconds
Gazes at their hands for 6 seconds
Within 55° to the left and right of the forward direction
Area below 30° downward
New models: September, Reiwa 13
Vehicles in continued production: September, Reiwa 15
Promulgation: September 30, Reiwa 8
Enforcement: September 30, Reiwa 8 (for (1), October 20, Reiwa 8)
Amendment of the Ministerial Order on Standards for the Structure of Pavements on Carriageways and Shoulders and Revision of the Technical Standards for Pavement Structures ~Extending pavement life through the introduction of new technologies~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has amended the pavement ministerial order and revised the pavement technical standards for the first time in 25 years, aiming to promote the introduction of new technologies, reduce life-cycle costs, and help realize a recycling-oriented and decarbonized society. The changes will take effect on April 1, Reiwa 9.
Holding of the 2nd Meeting of the Expert Panel on the Future of the Road Occupancy System ~Discussing the direction of the road occupancy system~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Road Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 2nd meeting of the Expert Panel on the Future of the Road Occupancy System on October 2, Reiwa 8, to discuss the operation of the system in light of the amended Road Act.
DX technologies supporting the future of water supply and sewerage come together! ~Major expansion of the technologies featured in the Water Supply and Sewerage DX Technology Catalog~
Reviewing evaluation methods for river projects ~Holding of the 12th Study Group on Evaluation Methods for River Projects~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 12th Study Group on Evaluation Methods for River Projects on October 5, Reiwa 8, to review evaluation methods for river projects.
Kamakura City's Historic Town Development Plan (Phase 2), Kanagawa Prefecture, to be certified ~Number of cities certified under Phase 2 plan rises to 52~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Historic Town Development Plan (Phase 2) for Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was certified on September 30, Reiwa 8, bringing the number of cities with certified Phase 2 plans to 52.
Release of the Existing Home Sales Volume Index for June, Reiwa 8 (provisional) ~Up 4.4% month on month nationwide~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released the provisional Existing Home Sales Volume Index for June, Reiwa 8. The seasonally adjusted nationwide total was 131.3, up 4.4% from the previous month. The index was 130.1 for detached houses (up 3.7%) and 130.3 for condominiums (up 4.3%).
Facts
Up 4.4% month on month
Seasonally adjusted total: 131.3
Seasonally adjusted total excluding units under 30 m²: 119.4
Seasonally adjusted index for detached houses: 130.1
Seasonally adjusted index for condominiums: 130.3
Seasonally adjusted index for condominiums excluding units under 30 m²: 105.3
Results of the FY Reiwa 8 Survey on the Use of Pure CM Methods in Public Works ~Adoption of CM methods increases in both building and civil engineering projects~
Nationwide simultaneous patrols for construction recycling to be conducted — October is 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) Promotion Month
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
In cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and prefectural governments, nationwide simultaneous patrols concerning construction recycling will be conducted starting around October of Reiwa 8.
Facts
Number of sites entered during patrols: 4,919 sites
Supporting initiatives that promote dual-region residence! — Grants awarded for 2 projects under the Reiwa 7 supplementary budget
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected a total of 15 projects for 2 initiatives aimed at promoting dual-region residence: the “Leading Projects for Implementing Dual-Region Residence” program and the “Demonstration Survey to Develop a Model for Specified Residence Support Organizations.”
Facts
15 projects selected
1. Leading Projects for Implementing Dual-Region Residence program: 7
2. Demonstration Survey to Develop a Model for Specified Residence Support Organizations: 8
Grant amount: approximately 41 million yen
Selected project amount: approximately 26 million yen
Results of the Construction Work Orders Statistical Survey (survey of 50 major companies) for August of Reiwa 8
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
According to the Construction Work Orders Statistical Survey for August of Reiwa 8 (survey of 50 major companies), private-sector construction fell 10.6% year on year, while the total was down 3.6%. Public works increased, while overseas construction declined.
Facts
Total orders in August: 1.4388 trillion yen
Down 3.6% year on year
Private-sector construction in August: 1.1072 trillion yen
Preliminary Air Transport Statistics (July of Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
According to the preliminary air transport statistics for July of Reiwa 8 released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, passenger traffic on domestic scheduled flights rose 1.5% year on year, while cargo traffic fell 7.5%. International air passenger traffic increased 3.6%, while cargo traffic declined 0.0%.
Building Starts Statistical Survey Report (August of Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
New housing starts in August of Reiwa 8 rose 6.1% year on year. Starts of privately funded nonresidential buildings declined overall. Planned housing investment was also estimated at 1.3578 trillion yen, up 12.4% year on year.
2 demonstration projects selected to create regional models for the use of marine drones! — Promoting the social implementation of marine drones and their establishment as an industry in local communities
Japanese convenience store operator's new dessert ideas put AI in charge of flavor combinations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japanese convenience store operator Lawson has launched new desserts with AI-selected flavor combinations, including a pickle-lemon tart, yogurt and red bean yeast bread, and a rice vermicelli salad cup, sparking debate over innovation and marketing gimmicks.
Lost short-tailed shark swims into Busan canal; attempt to guide it to safety fails, rescue effort to resume
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A rescue effort for a short-tailed shark that lost its way in Busan failed, and another attempt will be launched; Japanese authorities are investigating animal cafes, with a focus on animal welfare and the risk of zoonotic diseases.
Phone snatching becomes a public safety challenge in Brazil, with more than 800,000 reports in a year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Phone robberies are widespread in Brazil, with 830,000 cases reported in 2025. The public and private businesses are taking precautions, while prosecutors have found that criminal organizations divide up tasks with precision. Presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro Jr. have respectively proposed tougher penalties to deter crime and eliminating crime ahead of the October 4 election.
Facts
About 830,000 phones reported stolen
Original大約3成的巴西民眾
More than 22,000 cameras
More than 11,000 criminal incidents
Increase sentences to 4 times their current length
Protesters camp out amid Spain's housing crisis; Cabinet proposes bill to ban evictions in bid to ease tensions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Spain's Cabinet approved the “Mari Carmen Decree” to address the housing crisis, proposing to ban evictions and restrict speculative property purchases. But protesters in the streets say the reforms do not go far enough and are continuing their demonstrations.
Facts
87-year-old Spanish woman Mari Carmen
Was forcibly removed from her rental home on the 23rd of this month
Announced on the 29th that the Cabinet had approved it
Will not be evicted before 2030
Lease automatically extended until 2028
An apartment where they had lived for more than 70 years
19-year-old student protester Marin
In the end, they gave us only 2 years
Expected to be put to a vote in Parliament this Friday (the 2nd)
Parents required to accompany teenagers to mental health clinics; petition to ease rule reaches threshold on public policy platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A petition on the Public Policy Online Participation Platform proposes allowing teenagers aged 16 and older to seek medical care and be assessed on their own, amid debate over whether minors need a parent to accompany them to mental health clinics. More than 5,700 people have signed on. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said psychological counseling does not necessarily require a parent to be present under an interpretation of the Psychologists Act, but requirements for psychiatric diagnoses and medication must be considered in light of the Medical Care Act and other laws.