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Approaching Typhoon GAEMI: Cancelling Mountain Trips is the Best Strategy

 As Typhoon GAEMI approaches with intensity, staying at home for typhoon preparation is the most appropriate action. Mountain trip plans should be postponed to avoid causing concern for friends and family about one's safety. According to the dynamic analysis of Typhoon GAEMI released by the CWB at 14:00 on July 21, Typhoon GAEMI formed in the eastern waters of the Philippines on the afternoon of the 20th. It is moving northwest, turning north, and is expected to gradually intensify as it moves northward. There is a higher probability that it will approach Taiwan as a moderate typhoon. The Weather Bureau plans to issue a sea typhoon warning between early morning and morning on the 23rd.

Typhoon GAEMI will be closest to Taiwan from the evening of the 23rd to the 25th. During this time, there is a chance of heavy rain or localized torrential rain in the central to northern regions, northeastern areas, and mountainous areas across Taiwan. Due to the influence of the typhoon or its peripheral circulation, the weather will be unstable this week, with possible rainfall in all areas. The rainfall, accumulated precipitation, and strong gusts in mountainous areas should not be underestimated.

To reduce the threat of the typhoon to outdoor activities, the Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters urges the public to postpone their mountain trip plans in the coming days and cancel their original park entry and mountain climbing itineraries. It's advised to prepare for the typhoon at home. After the typhoon has passed and mountain roads and trails have stabilized, outdoor recreational activities can be rescheduled. More preparation means less disaster damage.