TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's weather bureau issued a high-temperature alert for Taipei City Tuesday (Aug. 19), warning residents that scorching conditions could reach 38 degrees Celsius (100.4°F) or sustain dangerous highs of 36 degrees Celsius (96.8°F). The Central Weather Administration (中央氣象署), Taiwan's national meteorological service, urged residents to take immediate precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures across the Greater Taipei metropolitan area threaten to soar past 37 degrees Celsius (98.6°F).
Weather experts recommend residents maintain constant hydration and seek shade from intense solar radiation, particularly during midday hours when ultraviolet exposure reaches dangerous levels. The administration strongly advises avoiding unnecessary outdoor activities, manual labor, and strenuous exercise during peak temperature periods. Officials suggest maintaining proper indoor ventilation and cooling through various methods, including electric fans or strategically placed ice packs to create comfortable living environments.
Weather patterns across Taiwan range from partly cloudy to brilliantly sunny conditions, with meteorologists predicting occasional brief showers on the southern Hengchun (恆春) Peninsula. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms may develop nationwide as atmospheric instability increases throughout the day. The administration warns of potential torrential downpours in western and eastern mountain regions, along with short-duration heavy rainfall threatening southern and central mountainous areas. ◼