South Korea Faces Continued Heatwave with Highs Up to 37 Degrees Celsius
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korea will continue to experience high temperatures, with daytime highs reaching 37 degrees Celsius.
- Some regions will receive showers, while the southern and western parts of Jeolla Province are forecast to have rain.
- Heatwave advisories remain in effect for most of the country, with the highest perceived temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius.
South Korea is bracing for continued high temperatures, with daytime highs expected to reach a scorching 37 degrees Celsius on Monday. Heatwave advisories are in effect across most of the nation, and the perceived temperature is forecast to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, making for a very hot day.
While most of the country will experience sunny to partly cloudy skies, the southern and western parts of Jeolla Province can expect rain. Showers are also possible in some other areas, particularly in the central region and parts of North Chungcheong Province, with rainfall amounts potentially reaching up to 60 millimeters.
Even in areas with rain or showers, temperatures are expected to drop only temporarily. Once the precipitation stops, the high humidity will contribute to muggy conditions, with temperatures rising again. Overnight lows will range from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 30 and 37 degrees Celsius.
The air quality is expected to be good nationwide, with fine dust levels remaining at a 'good' level.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.