South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
- East Asia An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one day.
- People walk through a fountain tunnel to cool off at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on Jul 12, 2026.
- (Photo: AFP/Jade Gao) 12 Jul 2026 03:54PM SEOUL: South Korea issued its first emergency heatwave alert on Sunday (Jul 12) under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
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- East Asia An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one day.
- People walk through a fountain tunnel to cool off at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on Jul 12, 2026.
- (Photo: AFP/Jade Gao) 12 Jul 2026 03:54PM SEOUL: South Korea issued its first emergency heatwave alert on Sunday (Jul 12) under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
Sources: CNA