Weather Alert: AIT Taipei (September 2, 2023)
Location: Eastern and Southern Taiwan
Event: Typhoon Haikui is currently in the ocean east of Taiwan. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) expects the typhoon to make landfall this weekend. The typhoon poses risks and potential damage from both high winds and torrential downpours in some areas. Expect heavy rainfall, high winds, dangerous storm tides, and possible flooding to occur.
Actions to take:
- Monitor the local news for updates.
- Seek secure shelter.
- Visit the Joint Typhoon Warning Center Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) (navy.mil) and Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) for updated typhoon tracking information.
Assistance:
AIT Taipei Office
Phone (02) 2162-2000
Email TaipeiACS@state.gov
AIT Kaohsiung Office
Phone (07) 335-5006
Website: https://www.ait.org.tw/services/
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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