Typhoon Bavi Causes Power Outages and Fallen Trees in Keelung as Strong Winds Hit Taiwan
Keelung City, Taiwan – July 11, 2026 — Strong winds and heavy rain brought by Typhoon Bavi caused multiple incidents in Keelung City on Saturday, including fallen trees, damaged structures, and temporary power outages.
The Keelung Disaster Response Center reported that wind conditions intensified in the morning, with sudden gusts reaching Level 10. As of 8:00 a.m., authorities had received 41 reports of storm-related damage, including damaged metal structures and fallen roadside trees. Officials had completed responses to 28 cases, while 13 cases remained under processing.
Fallen Trees Cause Power Disruptions
According to Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), a fallen tree near Lane 104, Wuchang Street, Zhongzheng District came into contact with electrical wires early Saturday morning, triggering a power line failure.
The incident caused a temporary outage affecting 554 households in the area.
Taipower immediately dispatched repair teams to remove the fallen tree and restore damaged electrical facilities. Power service was successfully restored at around 10:00 a.m. after emergency repair work was completed.
Additional Outage Reported in Ren’ai District
Another incident occurred near No. 141, Lane 113, Chenggong 1st Road, Ren’ai District, where a fallen tree damaged power lines and caused an outage affecting three households.
The Ren’ai District Office arranged for the removal of the fallen tree and coordinated with Taipower crews for repair operations.
Residents Urged to Stay Away From Damaged Power Equipment
Taipower reminded residents that strong winds and heavy rain from Typhoon Bavi may cause trees to fall or come into contact with electrical equipment.
The public is advised not to approach fallen power lines, damaged electrical facilities, or storm debris near electricity infrastructure. Residents should immediately report dangerous situations to Taipower for professional handling.
Taipower also stated that repair teams and contracted workers are operating around the clock to assess damage and restore electricity as quickly as possible while Typhoon Bavi continues affecting Taiwan.
