Tropical Storm Wipha Brings Heavy Rain to Parts of Taiwan

Tropical Storm Wipha has brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Taiwan as it moves through the Bashi Channel south of the island.

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00:00A sea warning for Tropical Storm Weepa was issued Friday morning by Taiwan's Central Weather Administration.

00:12The administration says the storm will head through the Ba Shi Channel, passing south of Taiwan.

00:17Though the storm may not make landfall, it has already affected parts of the country.

00:30Since Friday night, areas in eastern Taiwan have experienced continuous rainfall.

00:41Several makeshift roads have been closed due to rising river levels.

01:00Though the storm is tracking south of Taiwan, its effects could still be felt in the north.

01:05On Saturday, the government issued a strong wind advisory,

01:08with data showing that gusts in New Taipei could exceed 28.5 meters per second.

01:14Now with the storm moving towards China, the government says its sea warning could be lifted by Saturday evening.