The Central Weather Administration has issued a maritime typhoon warning covering the northern and northeastern waters of Taiwan.
Although the typhoon is weakening and is forecast to veer northwestward as it approaches China, it is still expected to bring strong wind gusts and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan.
Typhoon Dolphin is currently around 450 km northeast of Taiwan, traveling roughly westward at 10-14 km/h.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) said partial floodgate control will be implemented starting at 2 PM today, with parking along the red and yellow lines around the floodgates in Wanhua, Datong and Shilin districts now open.
All traffic in *and* out of the floodgates will be blocked by 8 pm.
In typhoon-related transportation news ...
Starlux Airlines has canceled all flights between Taiwan and Okinawa today.
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