The Central Weather Administration (CWA) today issued heat alerts for eight counties and cities around Taiwan, including Taipei, warning that temperatures in those areas could rise to 36°C or higher.
Meanwhile at 8am, a tropical depression to the south of Japan strengthened into a tropical storm to become the second tropical storm over the western North Pacific this year, the CWA said.
The storm, named Sepat, is expected to move northwest toward Japan, and would not directly affect Taiwan, the agency said.
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The CWA issued an orange heat alert for Pingtung and Yunlin counties, and Kaohsiung, indicating a high likelihood of three consecutive days with temperatures above 36°C.
A yellow alert was issued for Taipei, New Taipei City and Tainan, and Changhua and Hualien counties, meaning that daily maximum temperatures in these areas could reach or exceed 36°C.
People should avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, protect themselves against the sun, stay well-hydrated and be aware of heat-related health issues, the CWA said.
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