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Taiwan braces for heat, UV; Typhoons Mikala and potential Fig track north

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan is bracing for high temperatures and strong UV radiation, with highs expected to reach 37°C in some areas.
  • Typhoon Mikala is strengthening and expected to move north towards Japan.
  • A new tropical depression east of Guam may develop into Typhoon Fig, heading towards southern Japan.

Taiwan is set to experience intense heat and high UV levels today, with temperatures predicted to reach 32 to 36 degrees Celsius across the island. Inland areas, including Taipei, central and southern regions, and the East Rift Valley, could see local temperatures soar to 37 degrees Celsius. Overnight lows will range from 25 to 27 degrees Celsius. Air quality is forecast to be good in most areas, with some exceptions.

Typhoon Mikala, currently a super typhoon, is located southeast of Taiwan and is expected to move northwest before gradually turning north towards the waters south of Ryukyu Islands. Its path is subject to the influence of the Pacific high-pressure system, indicating some uncertainty.

Meanwhile, a tropical depression located east of Guam has developed and has the potential to become the eighth typhoon, named Fig. This system is forecast to move northwest and then north towards the waters south of Japan. The proximity of these systems will influence Taiwan's weather patterns in the coming days.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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