On the second day of the Lunar New Year yesterday, married women and their families braved the cold weather and returned to their parents’ homes for traditional holiday greetings.
Temperatures began to drop yesterday and will continue to remain low until the end of this week, as the Lunar New Year holiday draws to an end and many people return to work.
Due to a series of strong cold fronts from the north, all of Taiwan except the south can expect cold and wet weather, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday.
Showers and torrential rain are expected in the north, northeast and east, especially in the mountainous areas, as well as on Kinmen (金門), Penghu (澎湖) and Matsu (馬祖), the bureau said.
Other parts of the nation may see temporary showers or masses of thick clouds.
Temperatures were expected to range between 12°C to 20°C in the north, northeast and east. Southern Taiwan will see an average temperature of 24°C, while Kinmen, Penghu and Matsu may see temperatures drop as low as 10°C.
The northeasterly seasonal winds would also bring level six to seven winds to northern Taiwan, with a maximum wind level of nine.
The cold, wet weather will continue until Saturday. Those who plan on going outdoors are advised to keep warm and bring umbrellas.
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