Formosa News
Date: 2018/04/27

The Plum Rain season, known for the continual rain that can last for over a month, is set to arrive next Thursday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. This year, there’s likely to be less precipitation than normal with the bureau urging the public to conserve water. But there could be short bursts of heavy or even violent rainfall, causing flooding or serious damage.

The weather in the northern and northeastern regions will become wet and rainy this weekend. The Central Weather Bureau predicts that on Thursday the first wave of rains from the Plum Rain front will descend on Taiwan. However, the prospects for this year’s rainy season seem less than glowing.    [FULL  STORY]