Seoul Hits 35 Degrees, Hottest This Year... "Heatwave to Ease as Jangma Rain Arrives"

Goyang and Guri in Gyeonggi, Chuncheon at 36°C
Stationary front to fully affect from the 24th
Nationwide rain forecast... Prepare for heavy downpours

On the 22nd, when a heatwave advisory was issued for Seoul and the metropolitan area, heat haze was rising on Yeouidaero in Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The peak of the heatwave is expected to ease midweek as the Jangma rain arrives.

On the 22nd, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that the central inland region will experience the hottest weather of the year so far. The highest daytime temperatures are expected to reach 35°C in Seoul, 36°C in Goyang and Guri in Gyeonggi Province, and Chuncheon. Most areas nationwide will also see daytime temperatures rise above 30°C, making it hot. The heatwave advisory issued for Seoul (southeast and northwest areas) and parts of Gyeonggi Province will be expanded as of 11 a.m. on the same day to include parts of Gangwon, Chungcheong, Gyeongbuk, as well as Daejeon and Sejong. The heat will continue until tomorrow (the 23rd). The highest daytime temperature on that day is expected to be between 24°C and 34°C.

Starting the day after tomorrow, rain will fall nationwide, causing temperatures to drop somewhat. On the 24th, the highest daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C in Seoul, 24°C in Incheon, and generally between 21°C and 28°C across the country. Although temperatures will fall, high humidity may cause the perceived temperature to be 2 to 3 degrees higher than the actual temperature. Tropical nights are also expected to be frequent.

The Jangma rain beginning midweek will continue until late in the week. Rain is expected until the morning of the 26th, followed by two days without rain, then rain is forecasted again starting the afternoon of the 28th. A Korea Meteorological Administration official said, "During the Jangma season, the development of the stationary front may weaken or its position may cause extended periods without rain," but added, "Heavy rainfall concentrated in specific areas may also intensify, so caution is necessary."

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