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Heat Kills 16 in South Korea this Summer, Says Interior Ministry
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Heat Kills 16 in South Korea this Summer, Says Interior Ministry

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korea has recorded 16 heat-related deaths this summer as of August 2, according to the interior ministry.
  • A total of 2,025 people have suffered heat-related illnesses since May 15.
  • The country has experienced record-breaking temperatures, with Yangsan reaching 42.5C on Sunday, and Seoul facing a severe heatwave warning.

South Korea is grappling with a deadly summer heatwave, which has claimed the lives of 16 people as of Tuesday, August 2. The Ministry of the Interior reported that since May 15, a total of 2,025 individuals have experienced heat-related illnesses.

The nation has been sweltering under extreme temperatures, with the heat record being broken three times in the past week alone. On Sunday, the city of Yangsan registered an all-time high of 42.5 degrees Celsius (108.5 degrees Fahrenheit). The capital, Seoul, is currently under the highest level of "severe heatwave warning," with forecasts predicting temperatures to soar close to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) again on Tuesday.

Authorities are urging caution as the weather agency issued a statement warning of "extreme, life-threatening heat." The ongoing extreme weather poses a significant public health risk across the country.

Extreme, life-threatening heat is forecast.

— Weather agencyWarning about the severity of the ongoing heatwave.
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