‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea temperatures hit record 42.5°C
South Korea has issued emergency alerts as temperatures reached a record-breaking 42.5°C in the city of Yangsan. Authorities have advised citizens to avoid outdoor activities and seek cooling centers as the heatwave persists.
Why it matters
This extreme weather event highlights the growing impact of climate change on urban infrastructure and public health in East Asia.
South Korea recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began in 1904 as the south-eastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5°C on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency alerts and warnings for people in affected areas to stop outdoor activities and move to cooler places.The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said Yangsan, the centre of the ongoing heatwave, recorded temperatures above 40°C for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, The Guardian reported. Temperatures also climbed into the high 30s in several cities, including Daegu and Busan.How severe is the heatwave?More than 20 localities were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday.
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