Severe Heat Alert Hits Parts of Yeongnam Region, Feels Like 39 Degrees

"Refrain From Outdoor Activities If Possible"

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By Lee Gun-yul
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A heat haze rises from the sun-baked road due to geothermal heat in Nam-gu, Ulsan, on the 23rd, Daeseo — the hottest of the 24 solar terms — as a heat wave warning remains in effect in the city for a second day. Yonhap News - Seoul Economic Daily Politics News from South Korea
A heat haze rises from the sun-baked road due to geothermal heat in Nam-gu, Ulsan, on the 23rd, Daeseo — the hottest of the 24 solar terms — as a heat wave warning remains in effect in the city for a second day. Yonhap News

A severe heat alert was issued on the 25th for southern Dalseong in Daegu and the central and southern areas of Goryeong, Pohang, and Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province.

A heat wave warning was issued for most areas of Daegu and for Gumi, Yeongcheon, Gyeongsan, Cheongdo, Seongju, Chilgok, Sangju, and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, as well as the northern and southern parts of Gimcheon, the southeastern and western parts of Andong, the lowlands of Uljin, and the eastern and western parts of Gyeongju. A heat wave advisory was issued for Mungyeong, Yecheon, Yeongju, Cheongsong, and Yeongdeok, the northern part of Andong, the lowlands of Yeongyang and Bonghwa, the mountainous areas of Yeongyang and Uljin, and Ulleungdo and Dokdo.

The Daegu Regional Meteorological Administration said, "In areas where the severe heat alert has been issued, the maximum perceived temperature is expected to rise to 38 to 39 degrees, bringing extreme heat that could threaten lives." It added, "Please refrain from outdoor activities if possible and pay special attention to health management, such as drinking sufficient water."

Original reporting by Lee Gun-yul for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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