The strong typhoon "Lekima" is approaching, Taoyuan Airport has canceled and delayed 485 flights. (Picture: Taiwan's "Central News Agency" / Photo by reporter Qiu Junqin)
China News Service, August 9 According to Taiwan's "Central News Agency" report, the strong typhoon "Lekima" is approaching. Taiwan Taoyuan Airport Company stated that from the 8th to the 9th, As of 7:30 a.m., a total of 485 flights have been canceled or delayed. People who are flying or picking up flights are urged to confirm the latest flight and flight updates with the airline before departure.
The Taiwan Meteorological Department released the latest typhoon news at 8:30 a.m. on the 9th. The storm circle of strong typhoon "Likima" is affecting the northern and northeastern lands of Taiwan. The threat to Hualien has reduced. The Meteorological Department has lifted the onshore typhoon warning for Hualien.
Taoyuan International Airport Company stated that due to the impact of "Lekima", Taoyuan Airport flights from the 8th to 7:30 a.m. on the 9th, a total of 347 flights were canceled and 138 flights were delayed, with a total of 485 flights affected.
Peach Machinery Company stated that in order to ensure flight safety, relevant safety operations or control measures will be taken in the event of excessive wind or rain and other factors. In addition, due to the impact of the typhoon, the frequency of public transportation such as high-speed rail and expressway passenger transportation has been slightly adjusted. Taoyuan Airport Company reminds passengers that before departure, please confirm the latest flight and flight updates with airlines and public transportation operators, or check the official website of Taoyuan Airport information.
In addition, Taoyuan Airport has also mobilized all personnel to prepare sandbags at important locations such as the North and South Road underpass of the airport terminal, the entrance to the central passage, and the entrance to the parking lot. It has also confirmed that the waterproof gates are functioning properly, and the airside section has also ensured that all drainage The main line box culverts are smooth, and many large pumps, excavators, generators and other typhoon prevention facilities are on standby, and we continue to pay close attention to typhoon dynamics.
