According to Central News Agency, a retaining wall in front of addresses 79 to 83 on Songfu Street, Shanming Village, Siaogang District, Kaohsiung City, collapsed on the 28th, affecting an area of approximately 20 meters. Upon receiving the report, the city government immediately initiated emergency response measures, including evacuating 28 residents and accelerating safety inspections and nighttime vigilance.The Kaohsiung City Public Works Bureau issued a press release stating that it received the alert at 4:45 PM on the 28th and promptly dispatched personnel and machinery to the site. Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung instructed that public and personal safety be prioritized, with urgent safety assessments and emergency measures implemented swiftly. Nighttime security has been enhanced with warning signs and protective barriers to prevent secondary disasters.The city government convened professional engineers for an on-site inspection. Preliminary analysis suggests that recent consecutive heavy rains in Kaohsiung increased soil moisture on the slope, raising lateral earth pressure, which pushed against and ultimately collapsed the retaining wall.The Parks Management Office reported that machinery has been mobilized for emergency response. Priority has been given to removing tilted and unstable trees near the collapse zone. The collapsed area is being covered with tarpaulins to reduce rainwater erosion and infiltration. One lane of traffic has been cleared for passage, and nighttime warning systems and safety barriers have been installed around the site.Kaohsiung has continued to experience thunderstorms since the evening of the 28th. The city government stated that road controls, resident relocation, and on-site safety maintenance are ongoing. Once weather conditions stabilize, detailed inspections and safety evaluations will be conducted. Based on expert recommendations, a repair plan for the retaining wall and slope will be formulated to expedite reconstruction and ensure the safety of residents and road users.According to city statistics, a total of 28 people from seven nearby households were preemptively evacuated. Of these, 22 were assisted by the district office and accommodated in hotels, while the remaining six stayed with relatives.