[Today’s Weather] Heatwave Continues with Temperatures Over 30°C in Seoul, Daejeon, and More... Rain Expected from Afternoon

A blue sky spreads over the city center as seen from Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] On Wednesday the 10th, the whole country will be mostly clear with daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, continuing the heatwave.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the country will be clear as it lies on the edge of a high-pressure system located over the East Sea, but it will gradually become cloudy from midday. From the afternoon, under the influence of a trough approaching from southern China, rain will begin in Jeju Island and Jeolla Province and will expand nationwide by night.

The expected minimum temperatures by region are ▲Seoul 21°C ▲Incheon 20°C ▲Chuncheon 20°C ▲Gangneung 24°C ▲Daejeon 21°C ▲Daegu 21°C ▲Busan 21°C ▲Jeonju 21°C ▲Gwangju 21°C ▲Jeju 20°C.

The expected maximum daytime temperatures are ▲Seoul 33°C ▲Incheon 28°C ▲Chuncheon 33°C ▲Gangneung 31°C ▲Daejeon 33°C ▲Daegu 32°C ▲Busan 26°C ▲Jeonju 33°C ▲Gwangju 32°C ▲Jeju 27°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions. However, Seoul, southern Gyeonggi, North Chungcheong, and North Jeolla provinces will temporarily experience 'Bad' levels in the morning.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Since many places will have a heat index rising above 33 degrees Celsius, it will be very hot. Please take special care to manage your health and prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, and industry."

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