TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As Typhoon Gaemi strengthened into a medium-strength typhoon on Monday (July 22) afternoon and gradually approaches eastern Taiwan, traffic and events have been altered as below, per CNA.
Please note this information is subject to change.
Transportation
Water Gates Closed
- Taipei
The Taipei Hydraulic Engineering Office announced an "exit only, no entry" policy for riverbank evacuation gates starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday (July 23). Vehicles left on riverbanks after 8 p.m. will be towed, with fines ranging from NT$1,800 (US$55) to NT$4,800 depending on vehicle size.
- New Taipei
A "no entry" rule for high-ground parking lots will start at 4 p.m. Tuesday (July 23) and the remaining vehicles will be towed at 8 p.m. All roads passing over riverbanks will be closed to incoming traffic at 9 p.m., with complete closure of all transverse gates and overpass roads by 10 p.m.
Ferry Services
- Taitung-Green Island: suspended on July 23 and 24; sailing information for July 25 will be announced based on sea conditions
- Taitung-Lanyu: suspended from July 23 to 25; sailing information for July 26 will be announced based on sea conditions
- Houbihu-Lanyu: suspended from July 23 to 25; sailing information for July 26 will be announced based on sea conditions
- Budai-Magong: suspended on July 24 and 25
- Kaohsiung-Magong: suspended on July 24; no services on July 25; Magong-Kaohsiung suspended on July 26
- Pingtung-Xiaoliuqiu: suspended on July 24 and 25; sailing information for July 26 will be announced based on sea conditions
Events
- Taipei
- 2024 Taipei Summer Festival: suspended from July 23 onwards; fireworks show on July 24 canceled; resumption of the event will be announced separately
- 23rd Comic Exhibition: will follow school and work suspension announcements made by Taipei City Government
- Taitung County
- 2024 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival: canceled from July 24 to 26
- Tie Hua Light Festival: canceled from July 24 to 26
- Lushan night glow concert: postponed to Aug. 27
National Parks/Recreational Areas
- Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area: precautionary closure starting 2:00 p.m. July 23; reopening time not yet determined
- Alishan Forest Railway: precautionary suspension of Chiayi-Alishan section on July 23; full line suspension from July 24 to 25
- Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area trails, and forest trails such as the Jiaming Lake trail: precautionary closure starting 1:00 p.m. on July 23
