Nationwide Heatwave Warning... 'Scorching Heat' Expected to Continue Until the 14th

On the 5th, cooling fog was operating on the Seokchon Lake promenade in Songpa-gu, Seoul, where the weather was hot and humid. Cooling fog utilizes the principle of absorbing surrounding heat as the mist evaporates into the air, effectively lowering the surrounding temperature by 3 to 5 degrees. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] As the sweltering heat continues, heatwave warnings have been issued for most regions nationwide. Some areas recorded the highest temperatures of the year so far.

As of 4 p.m. that day, many major regions recorded daytime high temperatures above 33 degrees Celsius. With rising humidity, the apparent temperature in some areas reached up to 35 degrees Celsius. In Seoul, the highest temperature reached 32.3 degrees Celsius, with an apparent temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius.

Other areas recorded high temperatures as follows: Suwon 32.7°C (33.9°C), Paju 31.6°C (33.7°C), Incheon 30.3°C (31.1°C), Gangneung 33.4°C (33.8°C), Chuncheon 32.6°C (33.3°C), Wonju 32.0°C (32.1°C), Cheongju 33.4°C (33.9°C), Sejong 33.3°C (33.9°C), Daejeon 33.3°C (34.7°C), Iksan 34.1°C (35.0°C), Jeonju 33.7°C (34.6°C), Gwangju 32.4°C (34.6°C), Daegu 34.1°C (33.5°C), Ulsan 32.7°C (34.0°C), Jeju 32.4°C (33.4°C).

Following the edge of the North Pacific High, hot and humid southwesterly winds continue to flow in, and the ground is further heated by sunlight during the day. This weather is expected to persist until the 14th. Daytime temperatures are forecast to rise above 32 degrees Celsius, with apparent temperatures exceeding 33 degrees Celsius.

The Korea Meteorological Administration added, “Tropical nights may occur mainly in large cities and coastal areas overnight. Please refer to the heatwave impact forecast, take care of your health, and be cautious to prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, and industry.”

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