South Korea breaks 117-year record with 22 ‘tropical nights’ in July
Summary
South Korea broke a 117-year record for the number of hot nights in July during a heatwave. Seoul experienced 22 "tropical nights," where temperatures stayed above 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight. This trend of extreme heat has been seen across Asia, with several countries experiencing record-high temperatures.Key Facts
- South Korea had a record 22 tropical nights in July, where nights stayed hotter than 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit).
- The previous record for tropical nights in July was 21, set in 1994.
- Daily temperatures in some parts of South Korea have been over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
- At least 16 people in South Korea have died from heat-related illnesses this year.
- Japan recently recorded its hottest day at 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Scientists say human-driven climate change is making extreme weather more frequent.
- The World Meteorological Organization reports Asia is warming almost twice as fast as the global average.
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