Taipei:The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heat advisories for eight municipalities across Taiwan on Monday, cautioning that temperatures may exceed 36 degrees Celsius around noon. According to Focus Taiwan, the advisories cover Taipei, New Taipei, and Tainan, as well as the counties of Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin, Pingtung, and Hualien. The CWA has advised the public to minimize outdoor activities and strenuous exercise, apply sunscreen, remain hydrated, and be vigilant for symptoms of heat-related illnesses. From Monday through Wednesday, Taiwan will experience mostly cloudy to sunny skies, with the possibility of afternoon showers in mountainous regions. Temperatures are forecasted to range from 23-35 degrees Celsius in northern Taiwan, 24-36 degrees in central Taiwan, 25-35 degrees in southern Taiwan, and 25-32 degrees in eastern Taiwan. Seasonal northeasterly winds are expected to strengthen on Thursday and begin impacting Taiwan by Friday. This shift will bring showers to areas north of Taoy uan, eastern Taiwan, the Hengchun Peninsula in the south, and mountainous areas nationwide. In other regions, the weather is predicted to remain mostly cloudy to sunny. This pattern is anticipated to continue through Sunday.