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Central News Agency(Central News Agency Reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, June 25) The Meteorological Administration reminds that Pingtung is facing torrential rain today, while Tainan and Kaohsiung are facing heavy rain. In the past 8 hours, Jiuru in Pingtung recorded the highest cumulative rainfall of 359 millimeters. Weather expert Wu Der-rong said that on the 26th and 27th, a front will approach and Typhoon Mikala will bring in moisture, requiring vigilance against severe weather.The Central Meteorological Administration issued a heavy rain alert today. Typhoon Mikala, the seventh typhoon, is moving north. With an approaching front and strengthening southwest winds, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, Pingtung County may experience localized torrential or extremely heavy rain, while Tainan City and Kaohsiung City may experience localized heavy or torrential rain. Taipei, New Taipei, Chiayi, Penghu areas, and the mountainous areas of Taitung may experience localized heavy rain.The Meteorological Administration statistics show that from midnight to 8 a.m. today, the cumulative rainfall was highest in Jiuru Township, Pingtung County, with 359 millimeters. Among other counties and cities, Neimen District in Kaohsiung City recorded 217.5 millimeters, and Zuozhen District in Tainan City recorded 112.5 millimeters.Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor at the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated in the "Heavenly Secrets Revealed Classroom" column of the Weather Promotion Foundation today that the latest European model simulation indicates that moisture will increase today, and the weather will become unstable, with convection likely to develop. In particular, the southern and central regions will experience strong convection due to the enhanced southwest winds caused by Typhoon Mikala and topographic uplift, requiring attention to lightning, strong winds, and intense rainfall.Wu Der-rong pointed out that on the 26th and 27th, as a front approaches and Mikala brings in moisture, there is a need to guard against severe weather (lightning, strong winds, short-duration heavy rainfall), with a slight drop in temperature.Wu Der-rong stated that from the 28th to the 30th, the front will retreat northward, the weather will gradually improve, and temperatures will rise. Localized brief showers or thunderstorms are still possible on the 28th, with rainfall concentrated in the afternoon on the 29th and 30th. From July 1st to 4th, the weather will be sunny to cloudy across the island, with hot daytime temperatures and occasional localized showers in the mountainous areas in the afternoon.Wu Der-rong said that Mikala weakened to a typhoon last night. The latest typhoon track forecast map from the Meteorological Administration shows that Mikala is moving north-northeast today. The further north it goes, the lower the "ocean heat content" becomes, and it has a tendency to continue weakening. It will pass near the waters off the coast of Ryukyu tomorrow and accelerate northeastward away on the 27th. Coastal areas on the eastern half of the island should be aware of long waves today and tomorrow.In addition, Wu Der-rong mentioned that Typhoon Nalgae, the eighth typhoon, is also showing a path with a large turn, and its intensity is weak and it is farther away from Taiwan. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150625Stand with the facts. Your every donation is a force to protect press freedom.Download the CNA "One-Stop News" APP for real-time updates.The text, images, and audio on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.