Within one day, a record 27 cases of heat stroke caused by high temperatures in May 

Taiwan News
Date: 2018/05/28
By; Alicia Nguyen, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — In total, 310 people have been reported from suffering severe heat-related injuries in May, a 93 percent higher rate compared to the same period of last year. Experts advise the public to drink more water and avoid prolonged outdoors exposure to the sun.

Starting last week, the temperatures across Taiwan began rising to intense levels, surpassing 30 degrees Celsius. On May 27, the mercury surged to 38.2 degrees Celsius in Taipei, making it the hottest day in May in the last 27 years.

According to the statistics on the number of patients suffering from heat related conditions, conducted by Ministry of Health and Welfare, 310 people have reported health problems due to high external temperatures in May.    [FULL STORY]