Taiwan's Dry Spell: Humidity Plummets to Record Lows, Leaving Residents Shocked by Static!

A historic dry spell grips Taipei and New Taipei, causing widespread static electricity and discomfort.

Prepare for a shock! Taiwan is experiencing an unusually dry spell, with humidity levels plummeting to record lows across the northern regions.

As cold, dry air sweeps in, the impact of a high-pressure system is intensifying, leading to a significant reduction in moisture throughout Taiwan. This has resulted in clear, sunny, and exceptionally dry conditions.

On December 22nd, the Central Weather Administration observed the relative humidity in Taipei City drop to a mere 8%. This shatters a 40-year-old record, with residents reporting a noticeable increase in static electricity.

The ultra-low humidity reading in Taipei occurred around 12:10 PM yesterday, exceeding the previous record of 15% set on April 24, 1985. New Taipei City mirrored this phenomenon, recording the same humidity level at 1:10 PM. In contrast, Keelung, often referred to as the "Rainy City," maintained a humidity level of approximately 50% during the same period, highlighting the localized nature of this extreme dryness, primarily affecting Taipei and New Taipei.