TAIWAN — July 5, 2025
Typhoon Danas continues to affect daily life across Taiwan, with authorities issuing both sea and land typhoon warnings today. The Central Weather Agency (CWA) first released a Sea Typhoon Warning at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Land Typhoon Warning at 8:30 p.m., as the storm intensified and moved closer to the island. The weather disturbance has caused widespread travel disruptions in air, rail, sea, and land transportation systems.
✈️ Flight Cancellations and Adjustments
As of 6:00 p.m., the Civil Aviation Administration reported 22 domestic flight cancellations and four delays.
Uni Air
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All domestic flights on July 6 are canceled.
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Cross-strait passengers are advised to check the EVA Air website for updated flight status.
Mandarin Airlines
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All domestic flights on July 6 are canceled.
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Passengers may apply for refunds via the official website or app. No handling fee will be charged for direct purchases.
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Travel agency bookings must be refunded through the original provider.
Tigerair Taiwan
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Multiple flights on July 6 have been moved earlier, including routes between Kaohsiung, Okinawa, Macau, and Tokyo.
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Passengers are urged to verify real-time schedules with the airport.
China Airlines
Several flights on July 6 are canceled or rescheduled, including:
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CI126/127 (Kaohsiung–Tokyo Narita)
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CI839/840 (Kaohsiung–Bangkok)
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CI176/177 (Kaohsiung–Osaka)
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CI132/133 (Kaohsiung–Okinawa)
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CI583/584 (Kaohsiung–Shanghai Pudong)
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CI935/936 (Kaohsiung–Hong Kong)
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CI585/586 (Kaohsiung–Shenzhen)
Passengers are advised to consult the China Airlines website or app for updates.
🚆 Railway Suspensions
Alishan Forest Railway services will be suspended from July 5 to 8 as a precaution.
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Operations will resume after safety checks post-typhoon.
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Refunds are available at any station or IBON kiosk within one year.
🛳️ Ferry and Shipping Service Updates
Today, July 5:
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6 major routes saw 30 voyages suspended.
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Routes like Budai-Magong, Kinmen-Xiamen, Donggang-Xiaoliuqiu, and Keelung-Matsu faced partial or full cancellations.
Tomorrow, July 6:
A total of 14 sea routes and 145 sailings will be completely suspended, including:
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Budai-Magong (11 voyages)
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Donggang and Yanpu to Xiaoliuqiu (68 voyages)
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Kinmen to Shijing and Wutong (28 voyages)
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Green Island and Lanyu routes (24 voyages total)
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Keelung to Matsu and Fuzhou (10 voyages)
Passengers are urged to confirm sailing schedules with ferry companies.
🚇 Metro and High-Speed Rail
Taipei MRT
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No service changes reported as of press time.
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Updates will be issued via MRT websites, station announcements, and the “Taipei Metro Go” App.
Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR)
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All services on July 6 will operate normally.
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Refunds without fees are allowed if passengers choose not to travel during the typhoon warning period.
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Delays caused by typhoon-related weather are not eligible for compensation.
🛣️ Road Closures and Traffic Alerts
The Highway Bureau has announced multiple precautionary road closures, especially in mountainous areas:
Under Traffic Control (Conditional Reopening):
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Highway 9 (Jinlun to Duoliang) is being monitored for potential opening.
Fully Closed for Safety (Starting 10 p.m. July 5):
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Highway 20 (Xiangyang–Wulu and Meishankou–Xiangyang)
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Highway 20-93 and 20-105 in Kaohsiung
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Highway 29-11 (Namasia to Wulipu)
Motorists are advised to avoid mountain roads unless necessary and to monitor real-time traffic conditions via the Happy Highway app or the Highway Bureau’s traffic website (http://168.thb.gov.tw).
🛑 Safety First
With Typhoon Danas forecasted to be closest to Taiwan between Sunday (July 6) and early Monday (July 7), the public is advised to:
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Stay indoors during peak storm hours.
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Avoid coastal activities and mountainous roads.
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Continuously monitor official weather updates and emergency alerts.
