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Headline: Taipei Prepares for Rainy New Year’s Eve Celebration with Heightened Security

Taipei, Taiwan – Despite a heavy rain advisory issued for Taipei, New Taipei, and Yilan due to the Northeast Monsoon, Taipei’s New Year’s Eve celebration is still set to proceed as planned. The Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism is urging attendees to wear transparent raincoats instead of umbrellas to avoid obstructing the view of others.

Anticipating large crowds, the Taipei City Police Department is deploying 2,156 officers and 858 volunteer police to ensure security at the event, which traditionally takes place in front of City Hall. Inspired by a previous security incident the heightened security includes metal detector searches at key entry points beginning at 1 PM, when the venue opens. Taipei Metro is also mobilizing nearly 2,900 personnel to manage passenger flow and maintain station safety.

In addition to the weather advisory, the Department of Information and Tourism reiterates the importance of wearing transparent rain gear. This year’s New Year’s Eve bash will feature performances by K-pop group KARA, as well as popular Taiwanese artists like Nicky Chou (周湯豪), 911 (玖壹壹), and Amber An (安心亞).

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