Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-02-18

The weather across Taiwan is gradually getting warmer as the northeasterly weather

The weather across Taiwan is gradually getting warmer as the northeasterly weather system blanketing the island weakens. (CNA Photo)

system blanketing the island weakens.

The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Sunday that temperatures in western Taiwan could reach as high as 29 degrees Celsius, whereas in eastern Taiwan, the temperatures could climb to 26 degrees. However, forecasters are urging the public to be aware that temperatures could drop into the mid-teens in the early mornings and late evenings.

Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that air quality is normal across western Taiwan and its outlying islands. However, the EPA has issued an orange air quality alert for central and southern regions of Taiwan, due to a lack of wind to disperse the pollution. The orange alert means the air is dangerous for sensitive groups, including the elderly and people with asthma.    [SOURCE]