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Seoul Issues a Heat-Tied First Amid 'National Disaster'
newser.com • • world
Key Points:
- Seoul is set to issue its first-ever "severe heat wave warning" as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, following a national record high of 108.5 degrees in Yangsan.
- The ongoing heat wave has resulted in 16 deaths and over 2,000 heat-related illnesses since May, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to declare the situation a national disaster and call for protective measures.
- Authorities in Seoul have deployed 200 water-spraying trucks and are conducting health checks on tens of thousands of vulnerable residents to mitigate the impact of extreme heat.
- Drones equipped with loudspeakers and thermal cameras are being used to monitor crowds, while meteorologists attribute the heat wave to overlapping high-pressure systems and hot winds, with potential influence from Typhoon Dolphin.
- Experts warn that heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, underscoring the increasing risks posed by rising global temperatures.
