South Korea raised the hot weather warning to its highest, the first time in four years, as parts of the country roasted in temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 F), the interior and safety ministry said on Wednesday.
The scorching heat is estimated to have killed 23 people across the country, more than triple the record of seven during the same period last year, local media reported citing firefighting authorities.
South Korea raised the heat warning level in its four-tier system to the highest as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the first time since 2019. The highest daily temperature on Wednesday is expected to reach 35C in the capital Seoul, the weather agency said. President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday urged officials to step up measures to prevent further casualties, especially for people working outdoors, the elderly citizens and those living in makeshift houses without adequate air conditioning systems.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
South Korea to tackle North Korea’s nuclear threat for peace: Seoul“We will deter North Korea’s nuclear threat, dissuade it from developing nuclear weapons, and continue the path of denuclearization through diplomacy”, says South Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin
Weiterlesen »
South Korea to pilot CBDC in one of these three cities, not SeoulAccording to local reports, officials from banks in Korea believe the Bank of Korea is leaning towards Jeju due to its population size in comparison to Busan.
Weiterlesen »
South Korea sees Türkiye as 'crucial' economic partner in EuropeSouth Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin highlights the nations' strong bond, including historical contributions and shared cultural exchanges, bodes well for future industrial and cultural collaboration.
Weiterlesen »
Britain to grant over 100 new North Sea oil and gas licencesBritain will grant more than 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea as part of efforts to tap domestic supplies and become more energy independent, the government said on Monday.
Weiterlesen »
UK's FTSE 100 falls as beverage-makers slip, but set to post monthly gainsUK's FTSE 100 slipped on Monday, as beverages-related stocks lost ground after Dutch firm Heineken's dour outlook, but the benchmark was set to post strong monthly gains as cooling domestic inflation swelled risk appetite.
Weiterlesen »
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Ignites: Double Burn Rate Sparks Price SurgeDog-themed meme coin SHIB is off its leash, with a double burn rate sparking an exciting price breakout
Weiterlesen »