Torrential Rain Causes Flooding and Traffic Chaos in Taipei
![A scooter rider rides through floodwater, making a splash](https://i0.wp.com/taiwanenglishnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/scooter.jpg?resize=500%2C333&ssl=1)
Several areas in New Taipei City and the northern region of Taiwan experienced minor flooding and traffic chaos when a storm front dumped torrential rain during a relatively short period in the afternoon. Sanchong District was the worst-affected with 101 mm of rain, while Taoyuan’s Fuxing District was close behind with 99 mm recorded. Other areas affected were Banciao, Xinzhuang and Taipei City.
![A scooter rider rides through floodwater, making a splash](https://i0.wp.com/taiwanenglishnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/scooter-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200)
![A taxi forges its way through flood water in Taipei](https://i0.wp.com/taiwanenglishnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/taxi-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200)
![a man in a wheelchair is pushed across a flooded street in Taipei City](https://i0.wp.com/taiwanenglishnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/wheelchair-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200)
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