Seoul faces highest heat alert for first time Tuesday
They publishedSeoul faces highest heat alert for 1st time Tuesday
First reportKoreaherald · 3 Aug, 09:19Z
Latest reportKoreatimes · 3 Aug, 09:47Z
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What
Seoul and nearby areas face the highest heat alert Tuesday, with highs near 39°C and perceived temperatures above 38°C.
Why
Heat-related illnesses reached 1,889, with 14 fatalities reported as of Saturday.
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Authorities will cool roads using 205 water trucks while drones and visiting nurses assist 63,000 vulnerable residents.
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Summary
- Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province issued the capital region’s first Heat Wave Emergency Warning.
- Warning issued at 4 p.m. for Tuesday with temperatures over 38 C perceived, daytime above 39 C.
- Applies to all Seoul districts south of the Han River and parts of Gyeonggi Province.
- Westward spread blamed on easterly winds; southeastern areas previously hit with high temps.
- Authorities urge indoor cooling, suspend nonessential outdoor work, and protect vulnerable households.
Summary
- Seoul and surrounding areas will see the highest heat alert Tuesday.
- Increased temperatures push perceived temps above 38°C, with actual highs near 39°C.
- Heat-related illnesses reached 1,889; fatalities stood at 14 as of Saturday.
- City deploys 1,982 km of road spraying and 205 water trucks for cooling.
- Drones and visiting nurses target 63,000 vulnerable residents amid warnings.