Taiwan to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster, joining regional push to tackle soaring temperatures

Published on November 5, 2025

Under proposed amendments to the Meteorological Act, the island’s Central Weather Administration aims to legally recognise extreme heat as a form of disaster weather amid growing climate risks.

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