Seoul prepares for first severe heat warning as heatwave affects South Korea.
They publishedSeoul braces for first severe heat warning as heatwave sweeps South Korea
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Who
What
- Yangsan hit a national record of 42.5C, highest in 122 years of observations.
- Seoul is forecast to reach 38C on Tuesday, with three days of 37C heat ahead.
- Korea reports 16 heat-related deaths and over 2,000 illnesses since May.
- President Lee Jae Myung orders measures and power system inspections at cabinet meeting.
- Efforts include 200 water-spraying trucks and drones with safety messages in North Gyeongsang.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Climate, Environment, Health · language: eng
topics: Climate, Environment, Health · language: eng
When
published 4 Aug, 02:33Z
ingested 4 Aug, 03:08Z · headline rewritten 4 Aug, 11:09Z
ingested 4 Aug, 03:08Z · headline rewritten 4 Aug, 11:09Z
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original kept above, struck through · model gpt-5.6-sol
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/04/south-korea-heatwave-seoul-heat-warning
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