Seoul issues first ‘severe heatwave warning’ under new advisory system
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Seoul has issued its first 'severe heatwave warning' under a new national advisory system as temperatures soared to record highs of up to 42.5°C on several days. The extreme heat represents a significant climatic event raising concerns about public health and infrastructure readiness.
New national heat records were set on July 31, Aug 1 and Aug 2, with the mercury soaring up to 42.5 deg C.