The China Post
Date: July 20, 2017
By: The China Post

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The mercury in Northern Taiwan reached 37.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday, extending a week of stifling heat that’s expected to ease only through multiple typhoons.

The Central Weather Bureau said that levels of ultraviolet rays were “very high” and “extreme” across Taiwan, advising the public to stay hydrated and to avoid unprotected sun exposure.

Peng Chi-ming, a meteorologist at WeatherRisk Explore Inc., urged his followers on Facebook to stay indoors around noon.

Outdoor workers and senior citizens especially should take care to keep out of the recent heatwave, Peng said.    [FULL  STORY]