Taiwan Issues High-Temperature Alert for 8 Cities, Advises Sun Protection and Heatstroke Prevention

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory on Monday, warning that eight cities and counties would experience temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or higher. Taipei, Hsinchu County, and Changhua were placed under an orange alert, indicating a high probability of continuous temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius. New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Nantou, Yunlin, and Hualien were issued a yellow alert, signifying temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius.

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The public should avoid non-essential outdoor activities, labor, and sports. Pay attention to sun protection, drink plenty of water, and be wary of heatstroke.

The weather agency urged the public to limit non-essential outdoor activities and strenuous exercise. It emphasized the importance of sun protection and adequate hydration to prevent heatstroke. Residents were also advised to keep indoor spaces cool and ventilated, suggesting methods like fanning or using ice packs for cooling.

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Keep indoor spaces ventilated and cool. It is recommended to take measures for body or environmental cooling, such as fanning or using ice packs for cooling.

Special attention was called for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, individuals with chronic illnesses, the obese, those taking medication, and outdoor workers or athletes. These individuals are particularly at risk and should take extra precautions to avoid high temperatures. The advisory aims to mitigate the health risks associated with the current heatwave across the island.

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Care for the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses, the obese, those taking medication, vulnerable groups, and those working or exercising outdoors, and stay away from high-temperature environments.