South Korea's Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
Authorities expanded emergency heat measures as 2,025 people were treated for heat-related illness and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 19 deaths.
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung declared the heatwave a national disaster after it caused 19 deaths and urged officials to protect citizens and inspect power systems amid soaring air-conditioning demand.
- Seoul experienced its first highest-level heatwave warning with daytime temperatures reaching up to 38°C, affecting 11 wards and leading to over 185 heat-related illnesses including two deaths since May 15.
- The Korea Meteorological Administration issued the first-ever heatwave warning for Seoul and Gyeonggi, and about 4,000 locations were designated as heat shelters to protect the population.
- Yangsan recorded a temperature of 42.5°C, the highest in 122 years, causing cancellations of outdoor events like baseball games and raising concerns about prolonged extreme weather and disaster response systems.
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Record-breaking heat grips North Korea, South Korea and Japan
Extreme temperatures in Japan and the Korean peninsula have led to deaths and illnesses and affected day-to-day life, during a heat wave that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has deemed a "national disaster."
Record heat wave impacts people, animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula - The Tribune
Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. A woman taking shelter in a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eat dog meat to promote stamina. The scenes caused by a record heat wave in Northeast Asia illustrate how extreme temperatures have gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan. In […]
Northeast Asia heat wave kills, disrupts sport and overwhelms hospitals
A record heat wave has triggered deaths, illnesses and disruption across South Korea, North Korea and Japan. The crisis is straining hospitals, sport, animal care and emergency services across the region.
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Penins
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. A woman taking shelter in a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eat dog meat to promote stamina. The scenes caused by a record heat wave in Northeast Asia illustrate how extreme temperatures have gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan. In most of South Korea, a major heat wave advisory was in place Wednesday as temperatures in densely populated greater …
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