Muddy flooding returned to Gushan 3rd Road as residents and politicians questioned years of flood-control spending in the area.

Ko Chih-en toured pumping stations and flooded neighborhoods as prolonged rainfall strained drainage systems across Kaohsiung.

Major semiconductor and technology projects are expanding employment in Kaohsiung, but demographic losses and a smaller startup ecosystem complicate the city’s transformation.

Heavy rain flooded roads across Kaohsiung, caused five reported motorcycle crashes in Nanzih and prompted the closure of a section of Provincial Highway 27.

Construction of Gangshan’s planned second National Freeway 1 interchange could begin in September, with the NT$4.38 billion project intended to relieve traffic serving northern Kaohsiung’s industrial areas.

Kuo Yang Construction has returned to Kaohsiung’s Nong 16 district with a pre-sale housing project scheduled for completion in 2030. Its sales case leans on existing transit and park access, as well as a neighboring commercial complex that is still being developed.

Kaohsiung’s semiconductor transition is real, but so are questions over the former refinery site’s cleanup, future water supply and the electricity needed to power the city’s new industries.

Three members of a Kaohsiung family became ill after eating unidentified wild mushrooms given to them by a friend. One person was admitted to hospital, while health officials said green-spored parasol poisoning was suspected.

Heavy rain flooded roads across Kaohsiung on Saturday, with several districts recording more than 200 mm within 24 hours. Flooding disrupted traffic in Niaosong, Daliao and other parts of the city.

A large fire and repeated explosions drew an overnight emergency response in Tainan’s Annan District. Initial reports conflicted over whether nine people were injured or no casualties had been confirmed.