Heat Warning for New Taipei, Tainan, Taitung; Yujing Hits 36.5°C
The Central Weather Administration issued a yellow high-temperature alert on the afternoon of the 20th for New Taipei City, Tainan City, and Taitung County, advising the public to be aware of temperatures exceeding 36 degrees Celsius. As of 2 PM, the highest temperature in Taiwan was 36.5°C, recorded in Yujing District, Tainan. It was followed by 35.8°C in Dawu Township, Taitung, and 35.6°C in Xindian District, New Taipei.
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(CNA Reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, 20th) The Central Weather Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, updated its high-temperature information this afternoon. Due to hot and sweltering weather, a yellow alert was issued for New Taipei City, Tainan City, and Taitung County around noon, warning of temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or higher. Yujing District in Tainan City reached 36.5°C at noon. According to the CWA website, as of around 2 PM today, the highest temperature was 36.5°C in Yujing District, Tainan City, followed by 35.8°C in Dawu Township, Taitung County; in New Taipei City, Xindian District recorded the highest temperature at 35.6°C.