The Last Day of the Holiday Also Scorching Heat... Tropical Nights Nationwide

After the longest rainy season in history lasting 54 days in the central region ended and a heatwave arrived on the 16th, citizens visiting Haneul Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, are sitting in the shade of a hut to cool off from the heat. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyo-jin] The sweltering heat that arrived after the monsoon season is expected to continue through the last day of the holiday.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted on the 16th, "With heatwave warnings issued for most regions nationwide, many places will see daytime temperatures rise above 33 degrees Celsius through this week."

On the 17th, the nationwide morning low temperatures will range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs will be between 30 and 37 degrees Celsius.

By region, the expected minimum temperatures are Seoul 25°C, Incheon 25°C, Suwon 25°C, Chuncheon 24°C, Daegwallyeong 20°C, Gangneung 26°C, Cheongju 25°C, Daejeon 25°C, Jeonju 25°C, Gwangju 25°C, Daegu 25°C, Busan 24°C, and Jeju 27°C.

The forecasted daytime maximum temperatures are Seoul 33°C, Incheon 32°C, Suwon 34°C, Chuncheon 32°C, Daegwallyeong 27°C, Gangneung 35°C, Cheongju 34°C, Daejeon 34°C, Jeonju 35°C, Gwangju 34°C, Daegu 37°C, Busan 31°C, and Jeju 35°C.

Until the 18th, daytime temperatures nationwide are expected to fluctuate around 33 degrees Celsius. The Chungcheong region, the east coast of Gangwon, southern areas, and Jeju Island will experience heatwaves around 35 degrees Celsius.

The Korea Meteorological Administration also predicts tropical nights in most regions nationwide. Some areas in northern Gangwon may experience showers due to atmospheric instability.

Fine dust levels are expected to be between good and moderate across all regions.

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