Seoul Issues First Heat Wave Alert of the Summer Amidst Scorching Temperatures
SEOUL As the scorching heat continues, Seoul has issued its first heat wave alert of the summer. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has raised the alert level due to persistently high temperatures and a significant risk of heat-related illnesses. The alert, which now extends to most of the country, highlights the intensity of the ongoing heat wave. On July 25, 2024, at 10 a.m., Seoul experienced its first heat wave alert of the summer. This alert indicates that the daily maximum perceived temperature is expected to exceed 35°C (95°F) for two or more consecutive days, or that significant damage from prolonged heat is anticipated. Expanded Heat Alerts The KMA has also upgraded heat warnings to alerts in various regions, including most of Gyeonggi Province, such as Goyang, Paju, Namyangju, Suwon, and Seongnam; eastern Gangwon Province; Cheonan in Chungcheongnam-do; and several areas in Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do. Additionally, regions in Gyeongsangbuk-do, including Andong a...