Daegu·Gyeongbuk, Tropical Nights and Heatwaves Continue... Daytime Highs Up to 37°C

On the afternoon of the 16th, citizens are cooling off by getting sprayed with water at Ihyeon Park water playground in Seo-gu, Daegu. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] On the 17th, the last day of the holiday due to a substitute holiday, Daegu and Gyeongbuk are under a heatwave advisory across all areas, with heatwaves during the day and tropical nights continuing at night.

According to the Daegu Regional Meteorological Administration, under the influence of the North Pacific High in the morning, most areas experienced tropical nights with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. In the case of Ulleungdo, the temperature rose up to 27.7 degrees Celsius.

The daytime high temperature is expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in Daegu and Gyeongsan, showing a range of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius, which is higher than the average (28 to 31 degrees Celsius). Heatwave advisories are currently in effect throughout Daegu and Gyeongbuk.

A Daegu Meteorological Administration official said, "Due to high humidity, the perceived temperature will be higher than the actual temperature," urging special attention to health management.

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