‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature
Summary
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature ever at 42.5°C in the city of Yangsan during a strong heatwave. Authorities have warned people to stop outdoor activities and stay in cool places to avoid health risks.Key Facts
- Yangsan reached 42.5°C, the highest temperature recorded in South Korea since 1904.
- The heatwave lasted at least five days, with temperatures above 40°C in Yangsan and high 30s in other cities like Daegu and Busan.
- Over 20 areas were under emergency heatwave alerts, a new warning system introduced this year.
- The Korea Meteorological Administration advised people to stop outdoor activities and stay hydrated in air-conditioned or shaded places.
- South Korea’s average annual number of heatwave days has more than doubled in the past five years, now reaching 19 days per year.
- One professional baseball game was canceled due to the severe heat for player and spectator safety.
- Scientists link the increase in extreme heatwaves to climate change and the ongoing El Niño weather pattern.
- El Niño is a natural event that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean and often causes hotter temperatures worldwide.
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