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The End of Record-Breaking Heat and the Arrival of Heavy Rain Nationwide

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As September nears its end, the persistent heatwave across South Korea has broken numerous temperature records, with southern regions experiencing scorching temperatures of up to 37.7°C. As September nears its end, the persistent heatwave across South Korea has broken numerous temperature records, with southern regions experiencing scorching temperatures of up to 37.7°C. However, this extreme heat is expected to subside with the arrival of rain and cooler air starting on September 20, bringing an end to the record-breaking late summer heat. The intense heat that has gripped South Korea throughout mid-September set new temperature records in various regions. For example, Gwangju recorded a high of 35.8°C, the hottest September temperature since meteorological records began in 1939. In Yangsan, the temperature soared to an astonishing 37.7°C. This unusual late-summer heat was caused by a combination of high-pressure systems over Tibet and the North Pacific, which trapped warm and humid a...

Sinkhole in Seoul Nearly Causes Major Disaster: Gas Pipe Exposed

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On August 29, a sinkhole in Seoul's Seongnam-ro area caused a vehicle to fall in, injuring the driver and a passenger.  On August 29, a sinkhole in Seoul's Seongnam-ro area caused a vehicle to fall in, injuring the driver and a passenger. The incident occurred in a location where a city gas pipe was buried, raising fears of a potential major disaster. This blog post details the incident, its causes, and the risks associated with such events. 1. Incident Overview On the morning of August 29, at 11:26 AM, a sinkhole appeared on Seongnam-ro in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul. The sinkhole measured 6 meters in width, 4 meters in length, and 2.5 meters in depth. A Tivoli vehicle traveling on the road tilted to the left and fell into the hole. As a result of the incident, the 80-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The 70-year-old female passenger was found in a state of cardiac arrest but regained a pulse after receiving C...