(LEAD) Serious heat warning issued for Seoul for 1st time
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The highest-level heat wave warning was issued for all...
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has issued a serious heat wave warning for Seoul for the first time, as temperatures are expected to soar to 38°C during the day. This warning, which had been previously issued for the northeastern and northwestern areas of Seoul, now covers all of the capital city. The KMA defines a serious heat wave warning when the perceived temperature reaches 38°C or higher, or the maximum daily temperature is 39°C or higher, in an area where the perceived temperature is 35°C or higher for two or more consecutive days.
The warning has also been issued for many regions in Gyeonggi Province and several areas in the southwestern Jeolla provinces. Since May 15, Seoul has reported 185 heat-related illness cases, including two deaths, prompting the Seoul metropolitan government to launch an all-out response, including the establishment of heat shelters and urging citizens to stay indoors and hydrated.
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