Taiwan Issues Widespread Heat Alerts as Typhoon Approaches

The Central Weather Bureau warned that 11 Taiwanese counties are under high‑temperature alerts, with temperatures approaching 38 °C. The agency also forecast increased rain and thunderstorms, especially in the north and mountainous regions, as Typhoon "Bai Hai Dou" (the 13th named storm of the season) moves east‑southward toward the island. Residents were urged to carry rain gear and stay alert to rapid weather changes.

In response to the extreme heat, Changhua County held its first "high‑temperature adaptation drill," simulating a coordinated response that included issuing heat warnings, deploying water supplies, providing medical aid to suspected heat‑stroke victims, and protecting outdoor workers such as sanitation crews. County Mayor Wang Huimei highlighted the drill’s role in strengthening cross‑agency preparedness for heat‑related disasters.