Taiwan Issues High-Temperature Alert for 14 Counties, Pingtung Faces 38°C Risk

Taiwan is bracing for intense heat as the Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory for 14 counties and cities on June 23. Pingtung County is particularly at risk, with forecasts predicting a chance of extreme temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius. This "red light" warning signals a severe heatwave, prompting urgent calls for public caution.

Several other regions, including Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin, Tainan, and Hualien, are under an "orange light" alert, anticipating continuous temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius. Cities like Keelung, Taichung, Chiayi, and Kaohsiung are flagged with a "yellow light," indicating temperatures above 36 degrees.

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Pingtung County has a chance of continuous extreme high temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius.

The weather agency strongly advises residents to limit outdoor activities during the day. Those who must go outside are urged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water to prevent heatstroke. The administration also emphasized the importance of checking on vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and individuals with chronic illnesses, ensuring they are kept cool and safe from the extreme heat.

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Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Tainan City, and Hualien County have a chance of continuous high temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius.