Temperatures set to plunge in northern Taiwan this week

The new wave of cold air is expected to last till Thursday, the weather bureau said.

Taiwan News
Date: 2016/10/31
By: Wendy Lee , Taiwan News, Staff Writer

Northern Taiwan is facing a wet and chilly week as temperatures are set to plunge and rain on its way, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Monday.

As northeasterly winds strengthen, northern, northeastern, and eastern parts of Taiwan will see the lowest temperatures hit below 20 degrees Celsius starting tomorrow, with brief periods of showers likely during the afternoon.

The new wave of cold air is expected to last till Thursday, the weather bureau said, bringing also heavy rain across Taiwan starting late Monday.

As northeasterly winds pick up, daytime highs in northern Taiwan are expected to run below 26 degrees, and nighttime temperatures to drop below 20 degrees.    [FULL  STORY]