Heatwave Warning Issued Across Most of the Seoul Metropolitan Area Immediately After Rain Stops

'Heatwave advisory will be in effect in the Seoul area starting from 11 a.m.'
An emergency alert message arrived on my cellphone with a loud notification sound. This is not the typical midsummer situation of late July to early August. It is a heatwave advisory issued in mid-June. Due to global warming, the entire world is suffering from abnormal weather patterns. The four distinct seasons in South Korea are now a thing of the past. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

As the stationary front bringing monsoon rain moves southward, a heatwave advisory has been issued for Seoul and the central region.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced at 11 a.m. on the 30th that a heatwave advisory will be in effect for Seoul, Incheon (excluding Ganghwa and Ongjin), and Gyeonggi-do areas including Bucheon, Gimpo, Dongducheon, Yeoncheon, Pocheon, Gapyeong, Goyang, Yangju, Uijeongbu, Paju, Seongnam, Guri, Namyangju, Hanam, Yongin, Icheon, Anseong, Yeoju, Gwangju, and Yangpyeong.

A heatwave advisory was also issued for Yeongwol and Jeongseon plains in Gangwon-do, Hoengseong, Wonju, Cheorwon, Hwacheon, Hongcheon plains, Chuncheon, Yagu plains, Inje plains, and the northern mountainous areas of Gangwon-do.

A heatwave advisory is issued when the highest perceived temperature exceeds 33 degrees Celsius for two or more consecutive days or when significant damage is expected due to the heat.

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