Daytime Highs Exceed 30°C... Heatwave Warning Issued for Daegu and Gyeongbuk at 35°C

Jeju Rain Starting the Day After Tomorrow
Affected by Stationary Front
Too Early to Confirm Monsoon Season Timing in Central and Southern Regions

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Today, the daytime high temperatures in most areas will exceed 30 degrees Celsius. The heat is expected to continue throughout this week.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) as of 11 a.m. on the 8th, a heatwave advisory has been issued for parts of Chungbuk, Gyeongbuk, and Daegu. A heatwave advisory is issued when the daily maximum perceived temperature is expected to be 33 degrees Celsius or higher for two or more consecutive days. As of 8 a.m., temperatures were recorded at 22.5°C in Seoul, 21°C in Incheon, 22.3°C in Daejeon, 22.9°C and 23.5°C in Daegu, and 20.8°C in Chuncheon.

The daytime high temperature is expected to soar up to 35°C in Daegu and inland areas of Gyeongbuk. Chungbuk's Danyang and Yeongdong are expected to reach up to 34°C. Seoul is forecasted at 31°C, and Daejeon at 33°C. The heat will continue tomorrow (the 9th) as well. On that day, some central inland areas will see daytime highs around 34°C, causing the perceived temperature to rise significantly, which may lead to an expansion of heatwave warnings. Most regions are expected to be 1 to 2 degrees higher than today. Seoul is expected to reach 33°C, and Daejeon 34°C.

In the Jeju region, rain is expected starting midweek. On the day after tomorrow (the 10th), light rain is anticipated due to the influence of a low-pressure system. Later in the week, rain is expected to fall in the southern regions including Jeju due to the stationary front. Although the stationary front will have an impact, it is too early to definitively say that the monsoon season has started in the central and southern regions. A KMA official stated, "As the stationary front moves north and south, the areas experiencing rain may expand or shrink," adding, "Because the timing of rainfall is irregular, it is difficult to conclude that the monsoon season has officially begun in the central and southern regions."

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