According to the Central Weather Bureau and international models, the path of Typhoon Fung-wong is still uncertain. It is currently moving towards the Philippines and may later turn northward to approach Taiwan, where it will be affected by the northeast monsoon. It is estimated that it may cause land impact from the afternoon of November 10th to the 12th, and preparations for typhoon prevention should be made. At 2 pm today (7th), the Water Resources Agency held a video conference to supervise the preparedness of each branch office in advance, requiring them to maintain a high level of vigilance and strengthen horizontal communication to reduce the risk of disaster.
Director-General of the Water Resources Agency, Lam Yuen-pang, further advised that all branches should remind local governments to strengthen the dredging of side ditches, emptying of flood retention ponds, and maintenance of equipment, and maintain close contact with flood prevention and water protection volunteers and flood-prone self-defense communities to ensure that self-defense can be activated at any time.
Kuo Chien-hung, director of the Eighth River Management Office, stated that inspections and functional tests of dikes, sluice gates, and mobile pumps within the jurisdiction have been completed, and the quantity and availability of supplies such as flood control bags and flood barriers have been confirmed. Dredging and silt removal have been expedited for important river sections such as the Beinan River and Jialu River, with focused checks on areas prone to flooding and weak points in the dikes. Furthermore, a real-time flood control information sharing platform has been established with the county government and the Forestry and Conservation Agency, Soil and Water Conservation Agency, and Irrigation Agency to strengthen inter-agency coordination and resource allocation, and to keep pace with local disaster prevention centers on rainfall and water level changes. Considering the typhoon's potential rapid intensification and uncertain path before reaching the Philippines, all units have been asked to continuously review and flexibly allocate contingency resources.
The Eighth River Management Office reminds the public to clear outdoor drainage ditches, secure outdoor items, and check pumping equipment in basements and low-lying areas as soon as possible; and to avoid going to riverbanks, beaches, and mountainous areas prone to landslides. If flood or landslide warnings are issued, be sure to follow the evacuation instructions of the local government. The office will continue to release updates on preparedness; please make good use of the "Water Information App" and the Water Resources Agency's Disaster Prevention Information Service Network to stay informed about real-time water conditions and disaster prevention information.