Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

Typhoon Danas, the 4th tropical storm of 2025, is currently located over the sea southwest of Taipei. It is expected to move northeast, either passing through the Taiwan Strait or making landfall in the central region, thereby affecting the city. The main period of impact is from today (the 6th) through the daytime of the 7th. In the city, wind gusts in low-lying areas may reach levels 7 to 9, while in mountainous areas, gusts could reach levels 9 to 12. The most significant rainfall is expected from the early morning to daytime on the 7th, when the typhoon is closest. Maximum hourly rainfall may reach 20 to 30 millimeters, with total accumulated rainfall possibly reaching the heavy rain threshold.

The Taipei City Fire Department warned that citizens should take precautions against the typhoon, and should not go to the mountains and the coasts during the heavy rainfall and strong wind,to prevent any potential danger.

Taipei City Fire Department also points out that citizens are encouraged to visit Taipei Disaster Prevention Website (eoc.gov.taipei) or download Taipei City Disaster Prevention App to stay with the latest weather information, potential flooding areas and evacuation plans.

What should Taipei citizens do to get prepared prior to typhoon invasion:   

✔You  can call 119, 110 and 1999 to ask for help or report emergency cases     during an emergency situation.    

✔It’s safe to stay at home during a typhoon day. Do not go outside unless    it’s necessary. If there is a shortage of electricity, please usev your flashlights. Do not use candles as it may cause secondary disaster, for example fires.

 ✔Move as early as possible to places of higher elevation in case your     residence is located in a low place prone to flooding. Evacuation     immediately if the city government announce a warning.

✔You should gather emergency supplies, which may include radio, flash light, first aid tools, food, water and so forth. In your house or workplace, prepare an emergency go-bag with essential.

✔Close and secure non-essential doors and windows, and brace with nail-fastened wood board or adhesive tapes.

✔Secure or remove billboards in construction sites to avoid possible     injuries caused by blown-off objects.