[Today's Weather] "Avoid Outdoor Activities!"... Worst Yellow Dust in 11 Years

Haeundae covered with fine dust on the 29th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday the 30th, yellow dust will continue across most regions nationwide, and fine dust concentrations are also expected to be high.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) stated, "Yellow dust warnings are in effect for most regions nationwide today," adding, "Due to a high-pressure system moving eastward over the West Sea, residual yellow dust will affect the area."

From early dawn today, dense yellow dust originating from Mongolia and the Inner Mongolian Plateau in China has been observed in Seoul, the central region, Gyeongbuk, and the West Sea island areas.

Also, morning temperatures today will be around 5 degrees Celsius in most regions nationwide, but eastern Gyeonggi, northern Chungbuk, Yeongseo and mountainous areas of Gangwon, northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk, and eastern Jeonbuk will drop below 0 degrees Celsius, making it cold. Daytime temperatures will be warm, exceeding 15 degrees Celsius in most regions nationwide.

The temperature difference between day and night will exceed 15 degrees Celsius, so special attention to health management is advised.

Morning low temperatures by region are △Seoul 5°C △Chuncheon 1°C △Gangneung 8°C △Daejeon 5°C △Cheongju 5°C △Daegu 8°C △Gwangju 7°C △Jeonju 7°C △Busan 10°C △Jeju 11°C.

Daytime high temperatures are △Seoul 17°C △Chuncheon 19°C △Gangneung 21°C △Daejeon 19°C △Cheongju 19°C △Daegu 22°C △Gwangju 21°C △Jeonju 19°C △Busan 20°C △Jeju 18°C.

Fine dust concentrations will be 'Very Bad' in Incheon, southern Gyeonggi, Chungnam, Honam region, Yeongnam region, and Jeju; 'Moderate' in Gangwon Yeongdong; and 'Bad' in other areas.

The KMA urged, "Since PM10 concentrations due to yellow dust are high, please take special care of your health."

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