Nationwide ‘heat wave warning’… occasional rain in the capital region and Gangwon province

As the scorching heat continues, a heat wave warning is in effect in most regions across the country, and geothermal heat is rising on Yeouido street in Seoul on the afternoon of the 19th. Reporter Park Jong-min,
, ‘The relentless heatwave continues day and night.’,
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, ‘Last night, tropical nights were observed in most areas including Seoul, with Sokcho setting a new record of 30.6 degrees Celsius for the lowest daily temperature, breaking the all-time lowest daily temperature record.’,
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, ‘This afternoon, an unbearable heat wave is expected to persist, with heat wave warnings and advisories issued for most regions nationwide. The daytime temperature is forecasted to soar to 36 degrees Celsius in Daegu, 35 degrees in Gangneung, 33 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, 32 degrees in Wonju, and 30 degrees in Seoul.’,
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, ‘In the meantime, intermittent rainfall is expected over the Seoul metropolitan area, inland and mountainous regions of Gangwon, and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk-do from today to tomorrow afternoon. The expected rainfall amounts are not significant, ranging from 5 to a maximum of around 30mm.’,
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, ‘However, a strong wind advisory has been issued for the central and northern areas of Gangwon Province. Be cautious as strong winds are expected particularly in the central regions today.’,
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, ‘Throughout this week, the heatwave and tropical nights are expected to continue, and rainfall is likely in the Seoul metropolitan area and western parts of Gangwon Province until the latter half of the week.’,
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