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Heat warnings issued Thursday for most of Taiwan; south under 'red' alert

Focus Taiwan

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July 2, 2026

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Taipei, July 2 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heat alerts for many areas across Taiwan on Thursday, warning of temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius in some regions.

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Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 21, 2026

Heat warnings issued across Taiwan for Monday

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Sunday issued heat warnings for much of Taiwan for Monday, forecasting highs of up to 36 degrees Celsius ahead of Tropical Storm Mekkhala's closest approach to the island on Thursday.

Scientific American

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· Jun 29, 2026

Extreme heat is setting in for July 4. Here’s what to know

A prolonged, intense heat wave will make temperatures feel as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in the eastern U.S. this week

Fortune

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· Jun 30, 2026

America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am

Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.

Nepal News

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· Jul 12, 2026

दक्षिण कोरियाद्वारा पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ चेतावनी जारी

सियोल। दक्षिण कोरियाले यस वर्ष लागू गरिएको नयाँ वर्गीकरण प्रणालीअन्तर्गत आइतबार पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ (अत्यधिक गर्मीको लहर) चेतावनी जारी गरेको छ। चेतावनीसँगै सर्वसाधारणलाई बाहिरी गतिविधि रोक्न र शरीरलाई शीतल राख्न आग्रह गरिएको छ। नयाँ प्रणालीअनुसार, कुनै क्षेत्रमा महसुस गरिने तापक्रम कम्तीमा ३८ डिग्री सेल्सियस वा वास्तविक तापक्रम कम्तीमा ३९ डिग्री सेल्सियस पुग्ने पूर्वानुमान भएमा, []

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Korea braces for more heat after Seoul hits 32 C

As Seoul’s daytime high reached 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday, residents turned to pools, fountains and other waterside spots across the capital to escape the early summer heat. The hot weather is expected to continue Monday, especially in inland areas, as a high pressure system over the East Sea pushes daytime highs above 30 C in many parts of the country. Perceived temperatures are forecast to rise to around 31 C. Morning lows will range from 16 to 21 C, while daytime highs are expected to reac

RTL Today

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· Jun 26, 2026

Weather & Traffic: Friday 26 June: Think we all know by now... It's going to be hot

A red heat alert is in place until Sunday 7am, so be careful in the sun and drink plenty of water.

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Related coverage for "Heat warnings issued Thursday for most of Taiwan; south under 'red' alert": Focus Taiwan — Heat warnings issued across Taiwan for Monday. Scientific American — Extreme heat is setting in for July 4. Here’s what to know. Fortune — America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am. Nepal News — दक्षिण कोरियाद्वारा पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ चेतावनी जारी. The korea Herald News — Korea braces for more heat after Seoul hits 32 C. RTL Today — Weather & Traffic: Friday 26 June: Think we all know by now... It's going to be hot