Tropical depression threatens torrential rain

CYCLONIC SEASON: Heavy rains and strong winds are lashing southern and central Taiwan as a clutch of tropical storm events form around Taiwan and in the Pacific By Wu Liang-yi / Staff reporter, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source The Central Weather Administration (CWA) yesterday forecast heavy rain for southern Taiwan today, saying tropical depression TD22 would strengthen southwesterly winds and bring more downpours.The CWA said that in addition to torrential rain in southern Taiwan yesterday, mountainous areas in central and southeastern Taiwan also saw heavy rainfall, while northern and northeastern mountain areas were hit by short-duration downpours amid intense afternoon thunderstorms.Tainan had experienced continuous rain since Friday night, with Yongkang District (永康) recording mor