Mercury in Hsinwu equals this year's high of 38.7 degrees

The mercury in Hsinwu (新屋), Taoyuan, soared to 38.7 degrees Celsius at 11:05 a.m. Monday, on a par with this year's record high temperature set in Taipei June 1, according to the Central Weather Bureau.

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