Heat advisories have been issued all across the country, except for its highest point.
As South Korea swelters under summer heat that looks set to break records, newspaper headlines are using words mostly reserved for describing high-heat culinary techniques.
On Aug 4, temperatures rose to 40 deg C in Yeoju city, which is located two hours from Seoul. It is the first time since August 2018 that the mercury has breached the 40 deg C mark. As temperatures soared over the Aug 3 to 4 weekend, there were reports of power outages and water supply disruptions as people sought to cool themselves down.
The KMA has forecast that the ongoing heatwave, with daytime temperatures nearing 40 deg C, is likely to continue till Aug 14. In North Korea, it was reported that summer holidays for elementary school students started one month early, on July 1 instead of Aug 1, because of the extreme summer heat. “There is already the summer heat from solar radiation, and the North Pacific high-pressure system adds a layer to this, making the air hotter. On top of that, there is still the Tibetan high-pressure system, adding yet another thick blanket,” he noted.
On Aug 1, the ministry announced a 15 billion won budget for heatwave countermeasures, such as the distribution of umbrellas, electric fans and salt supplements.
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