Severe Heatwave Alert Issued in the Seoul Metropolitan Area
We quickly bring you the severe heatwave alert and the current heatwave situation, now in effect for the fourth day in Seoul and the metropolitan area. Check the criteria and meaning, and see right away why this heat is so serious.
A severe heat wave alert was issued for the first time in Seoul and the metropolitan area on the 4th. According to a report by Kyunghyang Shinmun, a forecaster at the Korea Meteorological Administration in Dongjakgu, Seoul, explained the distribution of high temperatures centered on the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas.
The severe heat wave alert is the highest level among heat wave advisories and is issued when the apparent temperature is expected to be 38 degrees Celsius or higher, or the maximum temperature is expected to be 39 degrees Celsius or higher.
This measure shows that the extreme heat that moved north has spread to the metropolitan area as well.