South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
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South Korea has issued its first emergency heatwave warning under a newly implemented rating system. The alert is triggered when temperatures are forecast to reach a perceived 38°C or an actual 39°C for one day, signaling potential health risks.
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.