record low 結果共11筆

Taiwan experienced its third lowest average rainfall days for November since records began in 1951, with only 5.9 rainy days last month, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The CWA’s climate review highlighted fluctuating cold and warm temperatures, with isolated showers occurring mainly on the windward sides of the eastern and northern parts of Taiwan. The average monthly temperature was normal at 23.0 degrees Celsius, slightly above the climate average of 22.7 degrees. Taiwan’s cumulative rainfall also fell well below the climatic average of 110.6 millimeters, with only Keelung reaching 90% of its climatic value for rainfall. The Taitung, Pengjia Islet, Hsinchu, and Hengchun stations all reported record lows or near-record lows for rainy days in November. This data from the CWA highlights the variability of precipitation patterns and their potential impact on the region’s climate.

The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Assisted Reproduction Act, including one that would allow a surviving spouse to use embryos for having children after the death of their partner. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is considering expanding the legislation to include same-sex couples, single individuals, and surrogate pregnancies. Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan suggested a public hearing to gather feedback due to the ethical, legal, and child welfare considerations involved. The current law only permits assisted reproduction for married couples, excluding single women and lesbian couples. Taiwan also does not currently recognize surrogacy as legal, creating unresolved issues regarding the parental status of children born through such arrangements. The debate reflects the government’s attempt to address societal changes and demographic challenges, particularly concerns about population decline.

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) announced a sharp drop in temperatures across Taiwan due to the peak intensity of the northeastern monsoon. The coldest region recorded was 15.3 degrees Celsius in Yangmei District, Taoyuan. Professor Wu Der-Romg from National Central University warned that the next monsoon surge could bring even colder temperatures, potentially reaching a record low of 11 degrees Celsius this year. The CWA also reported torrential rain in Yilan and Taipei, raising concerns about severe flooding and potential landslides. Clear skies are expected for the next three days due to the arrival of continental highs, but there may be sharp temperature variations in certain areas. The CWA predicts the presence of a mild typhoon, locally called ＂Jelawat,＂ passing by Taiwan tomorrow morning, although its projected path remains uncertain.

Taiwan’s most common cancer has shifted from colorectal cancer to lung cancer, according to the Health Promotion Administration (HPA). This change was observed in 2021, ending a 15-year record held by colorectal cancer. The HPA’s report listed the top 10 cancers, with lung and colorectal cancers being the most common. Other cancers on the list include breast, liver, oral, prostate, thyroid, stomach, skin, and pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer notably made the list for the first time. Dr. Chen Jin-shing, chief of surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital, explained that the shift is not surprising as lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for the past decade. The HPA’s Cancer Prevention and Control Division director, Lin Li-ju, highlighted an increase in early lung cancer detection following the introduction of low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening in 2022. In 2021, there were 121,762 new cases of cancer registered in Taiwan, marking the first decline in new patient numbers. On average, a person was diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes and 19 seconds. HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun urged individuals to reduce their risk factors and recommended regular screenings for early detection and treatment, especially for those at high risk.

The approval rating of President Tsai Ing-wen has dropped to a record low of 43.9%, decreasing by 5.7 points from the previous month, according to a recent survey conducted by My Formosa. Executive Yuan Premier Chen Chien-jen’s job approval rating declined by 40%, marking a personal low during his nine-month administrative period.

In recent years, Taiwan’s pork farming industry has experienced a significant decline, primarily attributed to a decrease in domestic hog farmers, reduced pork production, higher costs of raising pigs, and a government decision to subsidize imported pork from May to September in 2023.

In a remarkable turn of events, the Japanese Yen plummeted to an all-time low against the New Taiwan Dollar (NT＄) on Friday (June 30), creating a lucrative opportunity for avid travelers.

Taiwan’s unemployment rate reaches a record low of 3.46% in May, marking the lowest figure in nearly 23 years. Despite poor export performance, the steady demand for labor in the domestic service industry fuels a continuous decline in unemployment.

Once again, the water supply in southern Taiwan has hit an all-time low due to record low rainfall in the area, the lowest in the past 30 years. 

According to the Ministry of the Interior, 138,000 newborns were born in 2022, setting a record-low number. 

The Ministry of Education announced this year’s registration rate for colleges and universities. For 19 schools, the registration rate did not hit 60%, setting a record low for the past couple of years.