South Korea records 42.5C as heatwave deaths rise
South Korea is facing an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record levels and placed pressure on public health systems across the country. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the highest temperature since modern record keeping began. Authorities say at least 19 people have died during the heatwave, while Seoul is under a severe heat warning.The temperature reading in Yangsan marks a new national extreme and comes as the country experiences prolonged hot weather. Officials said the warning in Seoul is the first issued under a system established this year to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:06 LONDON
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South Korea records hottest day on record amid severe heatwave
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since national weather records began more than a century ago, as an intense heatwave continues to grip the country. The southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5C at 1:26pm local time on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. It was the fifth consecutive day that temperatures in Yangsan rose above 40C.Heat warnings remain in force across much of South Korea, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s in many cities. More than 20 localities were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday, a warning category introduced this year in response to increasingly severe summer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
