(2nd LD) Temperatures above 40 C recorded in Seoul, 2 other cities
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures topped 40 C in Seoul and other parts of t...
Seoul and other parts of South Korea experienced temperatures exceeding 40°C on Friday, marking the first such occurrence in the city since 2018. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) recorded 40.2°C in Nowon, Seoul, and 40.7°C in Hanam's Deokpung district. Other cities, including Gwangyang and Yeongweol, also saw temperatures surpassing 40°C.
The heat wave has led to a record number of heat wave days (14.8) and tropical nights (13) since June 1. The KMA expects the heat wave to ease slightly over the weekend but warns that sweltering conditions will persist.
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