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Heatwave advisory issued for Seoul and Gyeonggi areas
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Heatwave advisory issued for Seoul and Gyeonggi areas

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A heatwave advisory has been issued for parts of Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi province in South Korea.
  • The advisory, effective at 11 a.m., warns of high apparent temperatures exceeding 33 degrees Celsius.
  • Similar advisories are in effect for other regions, including Incheon and parts of Chungcheong province.

A heatwave advisory took effect at 11 a.m. on June 29 for several areas in South Korea, including parts of Seoul and the Gyeonggi province. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced the advisory for regions expected to experience apparent temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius or higher for at least two consecutive days.

Specific areas under the advisory in Gyeonggi include Gimpo, Yeoncheon, Pocheon, Gapyeong, Goyang, Uijeongbu, Guri, Namyangju, Pyeongtaek, and Hanam. Incheon's Ganghwa County is also included. The advisory indicates a significant risk of heat-related illnesses for the population.

Beyond the Seoul metropolitan area, heatwave advisories are also in place for Paju in the northwest, parts of Yongin and Yeoju, Yangpyeong County, and several areas in Chungcheong province, including Gongju, Cheongju, and Sejong City. Residents are urged to take precautions against the extreme heat.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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