Torrential rain, flooding close offices, schools in Taiwan

Torrential rain and flooding from a persistent low-pressure system forced the closure of offices and schools across southern and eastern Taiwan on Monday, August 24, 2026, with four people reported missing and authorities preparing for a typhoon expected to impact the island later in the week. The severe weather has affected major population centers, including the cities of Kaohsiung and Tainan, which are home to more than four million people. The low-pressure system has hovered over southern Taiwan for several days, bringing heavy rainfall and causing significant flooding.