According to the Central Weather Bureau's Facebook post, “Pacific high pressure is gradually strengthening, continuous sultriness!”, today remains hot, and the high temperatures will continue for the next few days, especially in the southern Kaohsiung‑Pingtung mountainous areas and valleys where temperatures may reach 38°C, while other regions' mountainous valleys, Greater Taipei, and Hualien longitudinal valley may reach 36°C.
In a hot and humid environment, insufficient fluid intake combined with bodily water loss can cause dehydration or heat injury. Director Wu Zhaojun of the National Health Agency especially reminds groups such as infants, the elderly, outdoor workers, and people with chronic illnesses to wear cool clothing materials, stay in ventilated areas, take moderate breaks after working for a period, replenish water regularly and in appropriate amounts, avoid consuming large amounts of ice water in a short time, and continuously monitor one's own physical condition. To get through the scorching summer, the National Health Agency advises remembering the mnemonic “Cool, Replenish, Heart” for preventing heat injury, allowing you to stay refreshed, beat the heat, and enjoy an easy “summer”.
1. Stay Cool: Wear loose, cool, light‑colored clothing, and open windows for ventilation in a timely manner combined with a fan to promote indoor air circulation. If you need to turn on air conditioning for a cool down, set the temperature at 26‑27°C and you can also use a fan to achieve indoor cooling effect. You may also choose air‑conditioned public spaces to avoid a stuffy environment.
2. Replenish Fluids: Water makes up about 70% of the human body; the general public should drink water at regular intervals and in appropriate amounts, not waiting until thirsty, because thirst indicates the body is already dehydrated. Also avoid suddenly consuming large amounts of water or ice water, which can cause discomfort, and do not replace water with alcoholic or sugary drinks. However, those who have been medically advised to limit fluid intake should follow their doctor's recommendations.
3. Stay vigilant: Pay attention to the heat warnings issued by the Central Weather Bureau, try to avoid going out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or later; if you must go out, it is recommended to walk in shaded areas and take sun‑protection measures, continuously monitor your own physical condition, such as elevated body temperature, dry hot red skin, rapid heartbeat, and be sure to quickly keep cool, lower body temperature, drink cold tap water with a pinch of salt (not ice water) or electrolyte drinks; if body temperature continues to rise, vomiting or consciousness remains impaired, seek medical attention immediately or have someone assist in calling 119 for transport to a hospital.
◎ Source / National Health Agency
