Weather stations in three counties broke the April high-temperature records, forcing people to resort to desperate measures in the heat of the moment.
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Juicy, golden mangoes paired with fluffy shaved ice is a refreshing relief from the heat. Ice and ice cream stores are packed and constantly flipping tables as people seek respite from the scorching weather. Customers can't help but express how cool and refreshing the treats are.
With the sun blazing, going outside feels like stepping into an oven, prompting some folks to wrap themselves up tight and others to seek shelter under umbrellas. Even motorcyclists are finding shade under trees at red lights to avoid getting scorched.
Kaohsiung residents are comparing the April heat to mid-summer. Temperatures are soaring, with Taichung reaching 35.2 degrees, breaking a 22-year record, and Kaohsiung hitting 36.8 degrees, a 45-year high. The hot spell continues, as the Central Weather Administration (CWA) issues orange heat warnings for Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Taitung, with a likelihood of consecutive days of 36-degree heat.
The approaching cold fronts promise significant weather changes, bringing heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by more showers through the rest of the week. Thunderstorms and heavier rainfall are likely until month-end, so people are advised to keep umbrellas handy whether they are for the sun-believable heat or the wet relief afterward.