Southern Taiwan is currently experiencing a catastrophic flood crisis due to an extraordinary week of rain that has exceeded the infrastructure, dislocated thousands of people, and led to extensive landslides. Southern Taiwan has experienced a year’s worth of rain in just seven days, with more than 2.2 meters of rain measured in some mountainous locations. As of August 4, 2025, the Southern Taiwan Floods have resulted in four deaths, three people missing, and 77 people injured. More than 5,900 residents have had to evacuate, and more than 2,000 have not been allowed to return to their homes.

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Widespread Impact on Communities

Heavy rainfall has impacted major areas such as Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Tainan. There was damage to roads, villages were cut off, and urban neighborhoods flooded. The Central Weather Administration stated the following:

• Taoyuan District of Kaohsiung saw 2,205 mm of total rainfall
• Sandimen Township of Pingtung received 2,060.5 mm
• The Nanhua District of Tainan reported 1,883 mm

These figures are well above Taiwan’s annual rainfall of 2.1 meters, resulting in numerous landslides and overflowing rivers.

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Human Toll and Evacuations

• 4 confirmed deaths
• 3 people missing
• 77 injured, many due to landslides or collapsing infrastructure
• Over 5,900 evacuated, with more than 2,000 still staying in shelters or with family
• One of the largest evacuations in southern Taiwan in over a decade, according to Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai

Rescue Operations Underway

Relief and rescue operations are in full swing. Emergency responders are using helicopters and boats to reach remote areas cut off by floodwaters and landslides.

• Military units have been deployed to assist in evacuations and deliver essential supplies.
• Medical teams are providing urgent care to injured residents.
• Roads are being cleared to restore access to isolated communities.

Premier Cho Jung-tai, who visited Tainan on Monday, affirmed the government’s commitment to the crisis, announcing a special relief budget currently in preparation.

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Relief Efforts and How to Help

As a means to help those affected by the Southern Taiwan Floods, the Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief has established a number of donation channels. The donations will be directly applied to the costs of emergency relief, housing, food, medical attention, and long-term recovery. Donations will be accepted until August 20, 2025.

Donation Methods

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Ongoing Risk and Weather Updates

Officials are watching weather systems closely, and storm rainfall should diminish starting Monday. Warnings for landslides and flash flooding are still in effect for southern mountainous regions; residents are strongly cautioned against traveling to areas at risk.

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As Taiwan comes together to recover from one of the most severe storm rain events we have witnessed in a very long time, public cooperation, ongoing support, and encouragement remain paramount. The Southern Taiwan Floods certainly tested the resilience of the region, but collective action is the catalyst for future relief and recovery.

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