Heavy rain hits Tainan, flooding prompts road closures

The southern city of Tainan was hit by heavy rain early Saturday, with more than one-third of its districts recording hourly rainfall above 40 millimeters. Yong Kang District, the city’s most populous area, saw the heaviest downpour, recording 103.5 millimeters between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. The intense rain caused flooding in several areas, leading to the closure of key underpasses in the city. Police were also dispatched to block off severely flooded streets and restrict vehicle access.