Typhoon warning lifted (Yilan County, Hualien County, Kinmen County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 has lifted the typhoon warning for No. 29, the mild typhoon Champi (CHAMPI), which affected most of Taiwan's cities and counties. The typhoon's center was about 360 kilometers north-northeast of Taipei and was moving north-northeast, then turning northeast. Its intensity continued to weaken and its wind radius shrank, ending the threat to waters off northern Taiwan.
Facts
27.8 degrees north latitude
123.4 degrees east longitude
About 360 kilometers away
Central pressure: 985 hPa
Maximum sustained winds near the center: 25 meters per second
Major power outage (Yilan County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a major power outage alert on October 24, 2026, affecting several areas, including Yilan County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County and Taipei City.
內政部消防署 issued an alert about a major fire at an apartment building in Xinwu District, Taoyuan City. The fire has been closed out, and the public is advised to stay away from the alert area.
水利署 has issued a yellow flood alert for the bend on Zhanqian South Road in Luodong Township, Yilan County, where floodwaters have reached a depth of at least 10 cm.
內政部消防署 reported a fire at a factory and warehouse in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, advising the public not to gather to watch and to plan their routes in advance to avoid the alert area.
石門水庫 (release into the Dahan River): discharging water (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a flood-release alert for 石門水庫, with water being discharged into the Dahan River. Several districts in Taoyuan City, New Taipei City and Taipei City are affected. Residents along the river are urged to stay alert and away from the riverbed.
Xizhi District, New Taipei City — landline outage information: 中華電信, 台灣固網
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
國家通訊傳播委員會 issued information about a landline outage in Xizhi District, New Taipei City. 中華電信 and 台灣固網 had 344 and 28 affected households, respectively.
Heavy rain alert (Yilan County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Keelung City, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The outer circulation of No. 29 typhoon is affecting the area. 中央氣象署 has issued a heavy rain alert, with localized heavy rain or torrential rain forecast in mountainous areas of Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County and Miaoli County from tonight (24) through tomorrow (25). Low-lying areas should watch for flooding, while mountainous areas should be alert for landslides, falling rocks and debris flows.
Heavy rain advisory (Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The outer circulation of No. 29 typhoon is affecting the area, with localized heavy rain or torrential rain forecast in mountainous areas of Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County and Miaoli County from tonight (24) through tomorrow (25).
Yilan County, Su’ao Township—mobile phone outage information: 遠傳電信, 台灣大哥大, 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
國家通訊傳播委員會 issued information about a mobile phone outage in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, involving 遠傳電信, 台灣大哥大 and 中華電信. They had 2, 3 and 5 faulty base stations, respectively.
Mobile phone outage information for Shimen District, New Taipei City: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中華電信 mobile service was disrupted in Shimen District, New Taipei City, due to 1 faulty base station. The affected period is October 24 to October 27, 2026.
Taoyuan City - Dayuan District mobile phone service outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中華電信 experienced a mobile phone outage in Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, due to 1 faulty base station. The outage runs from 19:29 on October 24, 2026, to 17:50 on October 25.
Taitung County—Jinfeng Township mobile phone outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中華電信's mobile phone service was interrupted in Jinfeng Township, Taitung County, due to 1 faulty base station. The affected area was the township, and the incident severity was Minor.
Pingtung County—Checheng Township mobile phone outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中華電信 experienced a mobile phone outage in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, due to 1 faulty base station. The affected period is October 24 to October 27, 2026.
Yunlin County, Taixi Township—mobile phone outage information: 遠傳電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 國家通訊傳播委員會 reported a 遠傳電信 mobile phone outage in Taixi Township, Yunlin County, caused by 1 faulty base station. The incident was classified as Minor.
Nantou County, Nantou City—mobile phone outage information: 遠傳電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
國家通訊傳播委員會 reported that 2 faulty 遠傳電信 base stations caused a mobile phone outage in Nantou City, Nantou County. The affected period is October 24 to 26, 2026.
Pingtung County—Hengchun Township mobile phone outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Mobile phone service was disrupted for 中華電信 in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, because of 1 faulty base station. The affected period is Oct. 24 to 25, 2026.
New Taipei City - Xizhi District mobile phone service outage information: 中華電信, 台灣大哥大, 遠傳電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 國家通訊傳播委員會 issued information on a mobile phone service outage in Xizhi District, New Taipei City. 中華電信, 台灣大哥大 and 遠傳電信 had 3, 5 and 2 faulty base stations, respectively.
Miaoli County - Tai'an Township mobile phone service outage information: 遠傳電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 國家通訊傳播委員會 issued information on a 遠傳電信 mobile phone service outage in Tai'an Township, Miaoli County. Service was disrupted because of 1 faulty base station.
Disaster-related power outage (Yilan County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City)
The yellow landslide alert has been lifted in Hsinchu County. The issuing agency was 農業部農村發展及水土保持署, and the affected areas included Taoshan Village in Wufeng Township and several villages in Jianshi Township.
The yellow landslide alert has been lifted in Taoyuan City. The issuing agency was 農業部農村發展及水土保持署, and the affected areas included several neighborhoods in Fuxing District.
明德水庫 (release into the Houlong River): controlled water release (Miaoli County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an alert for regulated water release from 明德水庫 into the Houlong River, affecting Touwu Township, Miaoli County. The public is advised to take care and stay away from the riverbed.
Disaster-related power outage (Yilan County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City)
Strong wind warning for land areas (yellow alert) (Yilan County, Pingtung County, Lienchiang County, New Taipei City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a strong wind warning for land areas. Under the influence of the outer circulation of Typhoon No. 29, some areas of New Taipei City, Pingtung County, Yilan County, Taitung County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County may experience average winds of force 6 or above or gusts of force 8 or above from the afternoon of the 24th to the morning of the 25th.
Taipei City to open Dan 5-1 (Guoshun) and Dan 6 (Dunhuang) floodgates starting today (24)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
As the typhoon moves away, regulated releases from 石門水庫 have eased. 臺北市政府 plans to open the Tamsui River's 5-1 Guoshun and 6 Dunhuang floodgates starting at 17:00 today.
Kuo Kuan-hung celebrates 18th birthday, sweeps Hong Kong's top player at Asian Table Tennis Championships to reach final 4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese table tennis star Kuo Kuan-hung swept Hong Kong's Wong Chun-ting 3-0 in the men's singles last 8 at the Asian Championships in Uzbekistan, securing a place in the final 4 and at least a bronze medal. He is the first Taiwanese men's singles player to achieve the feat since Lin Yun-ju.
Facts
Celebrating his 18th birthday
Swept the opponent 3-0
Secured a place in the final 4
In just 19 minutes
Beats the 35-year-old “top player in Hong Kong”
Took the opening game 11-4
Then won the final game 11-7
and 11-8 to clinch the match
Secured his 2nd medal at this Asian Championships
Following Lin Yun-ju in 2023
Facing an opponent just 19 years old
The legendary Chiang Peng-lung of 2000
Taiwanese table tennis rising star ranked No. 36 in the world
Train collides with minibus in Russia’s Far East, leaving 6 dead and 1 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A passenger train in Russia’s Jewish Autonomous Oblast in the Far East collided with a minibus attempting to cross a railway crossing, leaving 6 dead and 1 injured.
CCP’s Fifth Plenum approaching; analysts say Xi Jinping will further consolidate his authority
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CCP’s Fifth Plenum will be held from the 26th to the 29th. Analysts say Xi Jinping will use it to further consolidate his authority, promote systemic changes within the party, and strengthen anti-corruption and regulatory mechanisms.
Wildfire haze persists in Indonesia, disrupting daily life and health care in Central Kalimantan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wildfire haze continues in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan province, with severe smog in Palangka Raya adding to the burden on the health care system and prompting schools to switch to remote learning. The provincial government has extended the emergency response status and set up oxygen stations.
Facts
A total of 6952 forest and land fires recorded
Burned area reaches 2萬108.18 hectares
A total of 957 fires recorded in Palangka Raya
About 1286.94 hectares burned
Haze has persisted for about 3 months
Visibility at times is only about 100 meters
PM2.5 concentration reached 589 micrograms per cubic meter
5916 new acute respiratory infection cases recorded locally in the 3rd week of October
A total of 12萬1220 cases reported this year
223 schools in the province switch to remote learning
Wildfire emergency response status extended until Nov. 9
169 oxygen stations also set up
Number of patients admitted has risen to 3 times the usual level
More than 2000 disaster reports in Taipei, with fallen trees the largest category; Chiang Wan-an: Speed up recovery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Kajiki caused more than 2451 disaster reports in Taipei, including 1351 cases of fallen trees, the largest category. Mayor Chiang Wan-an instructed agencies to speed up recovery, aiming to clear major urban roads by tonight and resume all public transportation services.
Facts
A total of 2451 disaster reports
1351 cases of fallen trees
827 cases still being handled
387 cases involving basic infrastructure
279 buildings damaged
35 people injured
A total of 906 fallen-tree cases have been cleared
Xiaolin Taivoan Night Ceremony gets underway, with cross-cultural performances sustaining cultural revival
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Xiaolin Taivoan Night Ceremony was held at the Xiaolin community shrine in Jiaxian, Kaohsiung, combining traditional rituals, a plastic-free village market, and cross-cultural performances to showcase the results of cultural revival.
250,000 people march in Madrid to call for protection of national pension system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
About 250,000 people marched in Madrid, Spain, calling for protection of the national pension system. The issue is a major topic ahead of next month’s parliamentary election, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the opposition People’s Party at odds over linking pensions to inflation.
Facts
About 250,000 people took to central Madrid to march today
About 6.8 million people currently receive state pensions in Spain