Taipei to Close Floodgates and Ramp Over Dikes Starting Oct 23 for Typhoon Flood Control
Taipei's Hydraulic Engineering Office announced that floodgates and dike ramps will close sequentially from midnight on October 23 due to typhoon rainfall, reservoir releases, and high tide risks.
Taipei City's Hydraulic Engineering Office stated that Typhoon Champi may bring intermittent heavy downpours. Combined with potential regulatory discharge from Shimen Reservoir and high tide at the Tamsui River mouth, riparian zones face inundation risks. To safeguard flood control, Taipei will close all city floodgates and dike ramps starting midnight on October 23, blocking access to riverside bypass roads.
Key takeaways
- Taipei will close all floodgates and dike ramps sequentially starting at midnight on October 23 due to typhoon rainfall, reservoir discharge, and tides.
- Riverside bypass roads will be inaccessible after closure; real-time gate statuses can be checked on the specified website or official LINE account.
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