Heat alerts issued as scorching temperatures reach up to 40.8°C

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) recorded a temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius in Kaohsiung on Thursday while other areas also experienced scorching conditions, prompting the authorities to issue heat alerts for most cities and counties across the country.

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