Surging Interest in Water Resources and Weather Updates: Taiwan's public is intensely concerned about water management amid drought, focused on Meteorological Bureau updates about reservoirs and water ration
Regional Pulse in Taiwan
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Regional Pulse in Taiwan
Taiwan is experiencing heightened public concern about water scarcity and typhoon impacts, leading to increased searches on the Meteorological Bureau, typhoon holidays, and safety during severe weather.
Active topics
24
Search volume
328K
Leading topic
Weather
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Weather21% (5)
Culture21% (5)
Money21% (5)
Politics21% (5)
Sports8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity in Taiwan is dominated by concerns over environmental and weather challenges, such as severe drought and impending typhoons, which directly impact water availability, safety, and daily operations like school and work closures. The intent to worry is evident in seeking updates about weather bureau announcements, typhoon conditions, and public safety information. Concurrently, there is intent to follow cultural and political narratives, including understanding traditional food culture, keeping track of political figures' diplomatic activities, and investigating controversies, as well as consumer issues reflecting worry about refunds and safety.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
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Typhoon Bavi Prompts Evacuations and Worry in Taiwan and Eastern China: Typhoon Bavi causes widespread concern in Taiwan and eastern China, prompting evacuations and highlighting severe weather risks
Shopping Center Growth Impresses During Pandemic: The Han Shen Intercontinental Shopping Plaza in southern Taiwan shows growth despite the pandemic, attracting shopper interest
Cultural Interest in Instant Noodles and Changing Practices: Instant noodles spark cultural discussions amid changing train traditions and remain a beloved food staple in Taiwan
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Taiwan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WeatherDeclining
氣象 署
Significant public interest in weather bureau updates is driven by issues with reservoirs and water rationing due to dry conditions in Taiwan.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
停電水庫石門水庫
02
WeatherNew
7/12颱風假
People are actively following updates on typhoon-related work and school suspensions for July 12 in Taiwan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
7/12停班停課颱風走了嗎明天停班停課最新通知
03
WeatherPeaking
angin topan bavi
There is growing curiosity about Typhoon Bavi, likely from regions familiar with or affected by the storm.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
04
CultureDeclining
泡 麵
Instant noodles are a significant cultural item in Taiwan, and recent online debates have highlighted changes in train traditions related to their consumption.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
泡麵
05
WeatherPeaking
typhoon bavi (typhoon no. 9)
Typhoon Bavi is causing significant concern in Taiwan and eastern China, with evacuations underway and heavy winds affecting the region.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
northern taiwantyphoon bavityphoon taiwan
06
MoneyDeclining
漢神洲際購物廣場
Despite the pandemic, a top shopping mall in southern Taiwan is experiencing growth, drawing attention from local shoppers.
20K+ searches · 100% growthSearch volume down 90%
漢神百貨好市多今天有營業嗎全聯今天有開嗎
07
CultureDeclining
范怡文
范怡文 is experiencing a significant surge in search interest in Taiwan, with over 10,000 queries and a 1,000% growth in popularity.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
08
WeatherDeclining
颱風 垃圾 車
Taiwanese interest in garbage truck operations during typhoon conditions has surged significantly, reflecting concerns about waste collection amid severe weather.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
颱風 天 有 垃圾 車 嗎垃圾车新北市垃圾車
09
PoliticsDeclining
林佳龍
Lin Chia-lung has drawn significant attention in Taiwan, with searches rising sharply as he engages in diplomatic and trade activities.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
10
PoliticsDeclining
劉憶如
People are searching about Liu Yiru, a Taiwanese figure involved in wealth gap reforms and Taiwan's vulnerabilities amid global conflicts.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
11
MoneyEmerging
7 11 退 費
Many are concerned about refunds and product safety related to 7-Eleven and Taisugar soybean salad oil in Taiwan.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
台糖大豆沙拉油台糖大豆沙拉油有問題嗎摩斯漢堡
12
CultureDeclining
捷運停駛
A significant rise in searches about Taipei MRT service suspensions and related metro news highlights public interest in transit disruptions and metro culture.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
捷運台北捷運火車停駛
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Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 50K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
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Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.