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Tainan Crop Irrigation Still on Hold
發佈於 2021-06-23 13:35:04
Even with the recent bout of rainfall, crop irrigation (農作物灌溉) in some parts of Tainan remains on hold for now.
The Central Emergency Operation Center says water conditions have improved, and irrigation can resume on July 12th for crops in parts of the south, supplied by the Tseng-wen and Wu-shan-tou Reservoirs.
However, the Tainan city government says over 8,500 hectares of rice paddies in the region were not included, and must await another center meeting for a final decision.
The city's agriculture officials say Tainan's second period of crop irrigation typically begins mid-July, with planting in early August, and harvest in November.
The city is urging the central government to quickly come to a decision on the issue, to ensure that farmers are given enough time to prepare.
(NS)
Man Handed 5 Years for Snake Oil Cancer Cure
發佈於 2021-06-23 13:35:04
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for violating (違反) the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.
Lin Yung-hsian claimed to lead the 'Longevity Group' in China, and that he was able to cure cancer (治療癌症) with injections.
He was handed a five year sentence, and the Supreme Court this week rejected his appeal.
An investigation found Lin had been importing unapproved shots containing ferulic acid since 2010, and widely promoting his 'treatments'.
He sold shots for tens of thousands of NT.
Criminal investigators have so far seized 7.5 million RMB, 1 million USD, and 15.65 million Taiwanese dollars in earnings from Lin.
(RD)
CWB Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Parts of Taiwan
發佈於 2021-06-23 13:35:04
A heavy rain alert (暴雨警告) has been issued for Yilan and southern Taiwan.
The Central Weather Bureau says the advisory covers Yilan County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and the Hengchun Peninsula.
Forecasters say the weather system currently over the island is expected to bring sudden bursts of rainfall, and areas under the alert should also watch out for lightning strikes and sudden gusts of wind.
The bureau says southern Taiwan will see the precipitation and unstable weather pattern increase towards nightfall.
(NS)
Moderate Quake Shakes Peru's Coast; No Reports Of Damage
發佈於 2021-06-23 13:35:04
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake (地震) has hit Peru's central coast, causing some people in the capital (首都) to run out of shaking homes or buildings.
There were no immediate reports of damages.
The U.S Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was 10.3 kilometers west-southwest of Mala in Canete province, and had a depth of 50 kilometers.
Late Tuesday's quake was felt in the capital of Lima, and some rocks fell onto a roadway on the city's Pacific coastline.
Earthquakes are frequent in Peru, which lies on the Pacific's so-called Ring of Fire.
Dakota Access lawsuit dismissed; future challenges possible
發佈於 2021-06-23 13:35:04
A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (美國原住民部落) challenging the operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The U.S. District Judge concluded in May that the tribe had failed to demonstrate a, quote, "likelihood of irreparable injury" from the line's continued operation.
But on Tuesday he outlined a path for a future legal challenge to an ongoing environmental review, should the Dakota tribe seek to make one.
The judge indicated if the tribe plans to challenge the outcome of the study it must do so in the form of a new lawsuit that would be assigned to his court.
He also left open the possibility of reopening the case, should any previous orders he made concerning the pipeline be violated.
Xi congratulates Chinese astronauts aboard space station
發佈於 2021-06-23 13:35:04
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken with three astronauts (宇航員) who are making the country's space station (太空站) their home for the next three months.
He called their mission an important milestone in China's space industry.
The crew, consisting of former air force pilots, arrived at the Tianhe space station last week.
Throughout their stay, they will carry out science experiments and maintenance, space walks and prepare the station for receiving two additional modules next year.
Xi asked Wednesday morning after their health and living situation aboard the station.
The astronauts, standing ramrod straight in a row, answered in the affirmative and gave a military salute before waving goodbye.
The space agency plans a total of 11 launches to the station through the end of next year.