Question 1

How does the Taiwan Real-Time Flood Monitor work?

Accepted Answer

Our dashboard aggregates official real-time data feeds from the Taiwan Central Weather Administration (CWA) and Water Resources Agency (WRA), updating inundation sensor readings, rain gauges, and river stages automatically every 60 seconds.

Question 2

What do Taiwan Level 1 and Level 2 flood warnings mean?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 Flood Alert indicates that flood waters are already overflowing or are expected to flood within 3 hours if heavy rain continues. Immediate evacuation of low-lying areas is advised. Level 2 Flood Advisory indicates that flooding is possible within 3 hours if precipitation persists.

Question 3

How do I know if offices and schools are closed due to severe weather in Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

Our dashboard monitors the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA) in real time. Whenever heavy rain or a typhoon prompts county governments to announce work and school suspensions, an emergency alert banner is displayed at the top of the page.

Question 4

What should foreign travelers do during severe torrential rain in Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

Avoid visiting mountainous regions, hiking trails, riverbanks, and coastal waters during heavy rain warnings. Keep a portable umbrella, monitor public transport advisories (such as Taiwan High Speed Rail and MRT updates), and stay indoors if Level 1 flood warnings are declared.

Taiwan county flood monitors