South Korea Issues First 'Severe Heatwave Alert' for Seoul Under New System
Summary
South Korea has issued its first severe heatwave alert for Seoul under a new warning system as temperatures surged to 42.5 degrees Celsius over the weekend. About 300 people were hospitalized, and officials warned that even hotter conditions could hit the city in the coming days.
Key Points
- South Korea's weather agency issued a first-ever 'severe heatwave alert' for Seoul under a new system.
- Temperatures in Seoul reached 42.5 degrees Celsius over the weekend, setting new nationwide heat records on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Health officials said about 300 people were hospitalized as the extreme heat continued.
- Forecasts warned that some districts in Seoul could see temperatures rise to 38 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
