Koreans told to stop all outdoor activities as heat hits record high
Authorities in South Korea have warned residents to immediately stop all outdoor activities amid an extreme heatwave.
South Korea is urging residents to cease all outdoor activities as temperatures surge to an all-time high, with Yangsan recording a scorching 42.5 degrees Celsius. The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued emergency heatwave alerts for over 20 localities, marking a new warning category introduced this year. This extreme heat has hindered earthquake rescue efforts and prompted the cancellation of baseball games due to safety concerns.
Japan, too, has coined a new term, "kokushobi," for days exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, which also impacted rescue operations following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such heatwaves to human-induced climate change, while El Nino's return exacerbates the situation. European countries are also grappling with severe heatwaves, prompting health warnings and urging citizens to avoid outdoor activities.
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