Week 10 Extreme Weather
Week10: Extreme Weather
This week I would like to discuss the extreme weather conditions in Taiwan.
Taiwan is characterized by a temperate climate, with warm and pleasant winters, but very hot summers and happened thunderstorms from Typhoon, with an average summer temperature of about 90°F. On the other hand, the region is blessed with a relatively pleasant climate with an average minimum temperature of about 50°F in winter.
The problem of extreme weather in Taiwan in recent years is not something to be taken lightly. Summer precipitation has become abnormal, and in winter, rainfall is so low that there is a possibility of drought conditions from rising average annual temperatures. The reason for the increase in summer precipitation is that global warming has increased the occurrence of typhoons, and the strong winds from the west that blow in summer cause typhoons and precipitation to increase. This may be an aside, but the fact is that in 2020, for the first time in 56 years at that time, there were no typhoons, but the typhoons that have recently come to Taiwan are said to be more than twice as powerful as in the past. As I have written in past blogs, the damage caused by precipitation in Taiwan is serious, and the risk of flooding and landslides is very high. And since winters in Taiwan are dry, water shortages can occur, affecting crops and products.
Measures to avoid those three extreme weather conditions in Taiwan, heat, heavy rain, and dryness
・Heat: Taiwan's government has increased greenery by growing trees and plants on asphalt that absorbs and retains heat to combat rising temperatures and global warming. The best we can do to combat the heat is to drink water frequently and create air conditioners and cool environments.
・Heavy rains: it is important to check if the area is prone to flooding and inundation, and to identify shelters and evacuation tools.
・Dry: Reduce waste, conserve water, and not destroy nature.
Sources:
https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/clim/34/12/JCLI-D-20-0999.1.xml
https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/clim/34/12/JCLI-D-20-0999.1.xml
https://adapt.epa.gov.tw/eng/TCCIP-1-A/TCCIP-1-A-5_en.html
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2022/12/14/2003790681
https://reliefweb.int/report/china-taiwan-province/how-lack-typhoon-affected-lives-5-facts-taiwan-drought
Hi Shoki, Taiwan and the Dominican Republic also find the issue of extreme weather very challenging. This is the first time I have learned that typhoons in Taiwan are very strong. Every country must need countermeasures. I didn't know about the extreme weather in Taiwan until I saw your post, but now I understand more about Taiwan after reading your post. You did a nice job.
ReplyDeleteHi Shoki, Taiwan and Singapore have very similar climates! Typhoons are very scary when not prepared for. Being ready is all we can do to experience mother nature at first hand. Awesome post Shoki!
ReplyDeleteHi, Shoki, Great blog post! My country, Indonesia, also deals with heat, heavy rain, and dryness (like drought). Many Asian countries are always prone to many extreme kinds of weather. Also, out of topic, I will have a layover in Taiwan for my summer trip, so I can't wait to go visit.
ReplyDeleteHi Shoki! I really like how much information you put on this blog. This was not only a very organized blog but I like how everything is written so descriptive. I was unaware of how Taiwan is experiencing all of this throughout the years. Great post!
ReplyDeleteHey Shoki. Once again you are able to put together a blog post that is this well organized and put together. I really enjoy reading your post since it has more than enough information to suit the normal person just reading up on the subject. I also had no idea that Taiwan has been experiencing these conditions for that long.
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