TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan is expected to feel the strongest effects of Typhoon Gaemi from Wednesday evening (July 24) through to Thursday, the Central Emergency Operation Center said on Wednesday.

Typhoon Gaemi will come closest to land during this period and will affect all of Taiwan, the operation center said, per CNA. The center said Taiwan’s north and northeast will experience heavy rain, after which the weather will move south and affect central and southern areas.

The center issued warnings for heavy rain, flooding, ocean swells, and landslides, during a morning briefing attended by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and other senior members of the Cabinet. It also provided advice on evacuations and shelters that have been set up around Taiwan.

The center noted that the heavy rain will coincide with spring tides and said coastal and low-lying areas must prepare for flooding. Ocean swells are also likely along Taiwan’s north and northeast coasts, around the Hengchun Peninsula, and on the outlying island counties.

As of Wednesday morning, 269 locations in danger of landslides had been identified in eight cities and counties. The center said it expects to upgrade the warnings at 2 p.m. to indicate landslides may occur at any time and people in affected areas should evacuate.

The center also said authorities had responded to 75 separate incidents across Taiwan, mostly involving trees falling on roads. No casualties have been reported.

As of 7 a.m. Wednesday morning 2,173 people had been evacuated from areas in New Taipei, Yilan, and Hualien. Most of the evacuations were in Hualien where 13 shelters have been opened, while New Taipei has opened four, Yilan three, and Hsinchu one.

Local authorities identified 155 different areas that may get cut off due to landslides or other damage. They have been instructed to stockpile 10 days of supplies, while 38 other areas plan preventive evacuations.

All counties and cities except Taipei, Keelung, Hsinchu, Changhua, and Chiayi have identified areas at risk of being cut off from the outside world during the storm, the operation center said.