TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) promised compensation Friday for residents whose homes were flooded by heavy rain in Taipei on Thursday.
CNA reported that Chiang visited the Neihu disaster response center Friday morning and inspected Jinlong Road and Neihu Road, Section 3, two areas hit hard by the flooding. City officials and Neihu District Office staff joined the visit, while the city handed out relief payments to affected residents.
Chiang said he had visited several flooded areas to witness the damage and speak with residents. He said the city would handle compensation broadly and generously.
Taipei City Government said households with floodwater 50-100 centimeters deep can receive NT$10,000 (US$310). Households with floodwater deeper than 100 cm can receive NT$20,000.
The city said payments will be made once per household address. District offices will arrange inspections and residents can also submit photos showing the water level in their homes.
Households affected by mud and rocks at least 30 cm deep can also receive NT$20,000, the city said. Residents whose homes were less seriously damaged may still apply for emergency relief if the disaster has made daily life difficult.
Asked whether Taipei would cancel work and school during heavy rain, Chiang said the city would follow national rules on stopping work and school during natural disasters. He said the city would still respond flexibly when mountain areas or specific neighborhoods face serious local damage.
