00:00Taipei saw its hottest May temperature on Wednesday as Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued heat warnings for most areas.
00:07The mercury in Taipei hit 38.3 degrees Celsius, the highest there since record-keeping began.
00:13Taiwan's hottest spot was in Tainan's Yujing District, which saw a temperature of 39.8 degrees.
00:20Although the forecast calls for some slight cooling on Thursday and Friday,
00:23the Central Weather Administration has maintained heat warnings for many areas.
00:28People are also advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses,
00:32especially outdoor workers, children and the elderly.
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