Greater Seoul nears 40 C under highest-level heat warning

Temperatures neared 40 degrees Celsius in Wednesday's forecast for the Greater Seoul region, where South Korea's highest heat warning remains in effect. Daytime highs are expected to reach 39 C in several cities in Gyeonggi Province, including Gimpo, Ansan, Hanam, Osan, Yeoju, Pyeongtaek and Yongin, according to the Ko

South Korea recorded its highest temperature on Friday since modern weather observations began, as a prolonged heat wave pushed temperatures above 40 C for a third straight day in parts of the country.

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President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to take prompt action as extreme weather conditions became "normal." Authorities extended their first-ever heat wave warning ⁠for all of Seoul on Tuesday.

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Authorities in South Korea have warned residents to immediately stop all outdoor activities amid an extreme heatwave.

Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warned people to “immediately” stop all outdoor activities in affected area

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The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a severe heat wave alert for the southern parts of the country as of 1 pm local time.

Much of the country has been placed under heat warnings, with many cities seeing temperatures climb into the high 30s.

The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its website.

South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5°C  Dawn

The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5 C at 1:26 pm, the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its website.

South Korea recorded its highest temperature on Friday since modern weather observations began, as a prolonged heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for a third straight day in parts of the country.

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