Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-09-11

Meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Talim, which is picking up

Netizens were reposting pictures of these altocumulus clouds seen in Taitung, southern Taiwan on Monday, urging each other to beware of the approaching storm system. However forecasters say these clouds have nothing to do with typhoons! (CNA photo)

strength as it heads toward Taiwan. The storm’s radius nearly doubled from Sunday morning to Monday morning, and is now 150km. Forecasters say if the storm continues at its current speed and direction, the bureau will issue a sea warning on Tuesday at noon, and a land warning on Tuesday night.

Premier William Lai visited the Central Weather Bureau on Monday for a briefing on the storm. The newly inaugurated premier urged the public to take the necessary precautions.

Lai said, “I’d like to urge everyone to keep watching the Central Weather Bureau’s updates. People in the path of the typhoon need to take precautions, especially those in mountainous regions of northeastern, central and southern Taiwan need to be prepared. Do not underestimate the strength of the storm. You must be cautious in preparing for it. It’s better to evacuate as a preventive measure so you aren’t taken by surprise.”    [FULL  STORY]