South Korea Swelters in 38°C Heatwave Amid Continued Monsoon Rains

Much of South Korea is bracing for intense heat, with peak temperatures expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius and tropical nights persisting in many regions. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that most areas will experience a "steaming hot" weather, with apparent temperatures exceeding 33 degrees Celsius. In some southern regions, the heat is predicted to be even more severe, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the monsoon season continues to affect the northern parts of the country. The Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province are expected to receive continuous rainfall. The forecast indicates overcast skies for these regions, while other parts of the country will see cloudy conditions.

Scattered showers are anticipated from the afternoon into the evening in the Chungcheong region, southern provinces, and Jeju Island. However, some northern inland areas, including parts of Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province, could experience intense downpours of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour, accompanied by strong winds, thunder, and lightning, particularly in the morning.

Temperatures are expected to remain similar to or slightly above average for this time of year, though daytime highs in the southern regions will be higher than usual. The daily high temperatures nationwide are projected to range from 29 to 38 degrees Celsius. Despite the weather fluctuations, fine dust levels are expected to remain at "good" to "normal" levels across the country.