Mercury forecast to hit 37°C in Taoyuan; heat alert in effect

The hot weather seen in northern Taiwan in recent days will continue Saturday due to an ongoing high-pressure system and strengthening easterly winds, with Taoyuan expected to post highs of 37 degrees Celsius.

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