Taiwan issues heat alert for 14 cities, warns of 38C extreme temperatures

Taiwan is bracing for extreme heat as the Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature alerts for 14 counties and cities on Tuesday. The agency warned of a significant risk of "extreme high temperatures" reaching 38 degrees Celsius in Taitung County and Tainan City.

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Other areas are also expected to experience intense heat. Chiayi County and Kaohsiung City are under "orange alerts," indicating a likelihood of consecutive days with temperatures hitting 36 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Pingtung County, and Hualien County are under "yellow alerts," with temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius or higher.

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The administration strongly advises the public to limit non-essential outdoor activities and strenuous exercise. Key recommendations include using sun protection, drinking plenty of water, and being vigilant for signs of heatstroke. For those indoors, maintaining good ventilation and using cooling methods like fans or ice packs are suggested. Special attention should be paid to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, individuals with chronic illnesses, the obese, those on medication, and people working or exercising outdoors, urging them to stay away from high-temperature environments.

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