Jeonbuk Issues First Heatwave Advisory of the Year... Exercise Extra Caution During Outdoor Activities

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gominhyeong] The first heatwave advisory has been issued in Jeonbuk.

Jeonbuk Province announced that the first heatwave advisory was issued for Sunchang-gun starting from 11 a.m. on the 4th.

This is analyzed to be a whole month earlier than last year's first heatwave advisory (July 5).

Until last year, the heatwave advisory criteria were based solely on the daily maximum temperature, but from this year, the criteria have been changed to the daily maximum apparent temperature considering both temperature and humidity.

A heatwave advisory is issued when the daily maximum apparent temperature is expected to be 33℃ or higher for two or more consecutive days, or when a rapid rise in apparent temperature or prolonged heatwave is expected to cause significant damage.

With the first heatwave advisory issued in the province, caution is required for outdoor activities during vulnerable hours in rural areas, as cases of death while working in rice paddies and fields during heatwaves occur every year.

Kim Yang-won, Director of the Citizen Safety Office of Jeonbuk Province, urged, “Citizens themselves need to pay attention to weather forecasts and refrain from excessive activities during daytime heatwaves. When going out is necessary, it is important to prepare adequately by wearing light clothing and carrying a parasol.”

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