The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that tropical depression Igme left the Philippine Forecast Area (PAR) on September 21.
At 4:00 p.m. on September 21, the center of the tropical depression was at about 25.7 degrees north latitude, 122.5 degrees east longitude, 550 km north of Itbayat, Batanes, Philippines. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is 45 km/h, gusting to 55 km/h, moving northwest, traveling 10 km/h.
The tropical depression approached the northern part of Taiwan (China) on the afternoon of September 21. The tropical depression is forecast to enter the Taiwan Strait on the afternoon of September 22 and weaken as it gradually moves southwest, around the northern tip of Taiwan until early September 23.
According to the typhoon forecast of the Taiwan Meteorological Administration (CWA), there is still some uncertainty about the path as well as the intensity of the tropical depression and changes that may occur in the coming days.
The CWA said the tropical depression is unlikely to intensify into a typhoon as it approaches Taiwan (China) but will merge with the low pressure belt, bringing significant rainfall for at least five days, starting on September 20.
The CWA has specifically warned Binh Dong district, Kaohsiung city and Taitung against the possibility of heavy rain.
CWA weather forecaster Wu Der-rong noted that the " monsoon circulation" will move north, bringing thunderstorms and severe weather until September 24. Rainfall will decrease on September 25 and 26.
Prolonged heavy rains can cause flooding in low-lying areas and places with easily overloaded drainage systems. If weather conditions become dangerous, local evacuation, flash floods and landslides may occur.
harsh weather can cause local disruptions to business, traffic and utilities, when it is not possible to cross some bridges or roads. Flights may be delayed or canceled, and ports may be temporarily closed.
Thugs during and after flooding increase the spread of diseases transmitted through insects and water, such as dengue fever, cholera and malaria. Exposure to raw wastewater and other hazardous materials mixed with floodwater poses a serious health threat.
