Hottest April Temperatures on Record Scorch Southern Taiwan
- Mercury hits 36.8C (98F) in Kaohsiung, Chiayi County on Sunday
- Island’s south could get some relief with rain later in week
The city of Kaohsiung saw the mercury climb to 36.8C (98F) on Sunday.
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Temperatures soared to record highs in parts of southern Taiwan over the weekend, with authorities warning the heat is likely to continue on Monday and urged people to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity.
The city of Kaohsiung and Chiayi County saw the mercury climb to 36.8C (98F) on Sunday, according to Taipei’s Central Weather Administration. That’s an all-time high for April and compares with an average monthly temperature for regions in the south of 23.5C to 25.7C, data from the agency show.