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KMA issues heat wave warning for Seoul, other areas nationwide

Published: 24 Jul. 2025, 10:56 Updated: 24 Jul. 2025, 22:07

Citizens walk by East Daegu Station under parasols as a heat wave warning was issued in Daegu on July 23. [YONHAP]

A heat wave warning was issued for all areas of Seoul from 10 a.m. on Thursday by the Korea Meteorological Administration.

A heat wave warning is issued when the apparent temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) for more than two consecutive days or when severe heat-related damage is anticipated.

The warning was also issued for 19 locations in Gyeonggi — Suwon, Goyang, Seongnam, Bucheon, Hwaseong, Ansan, Anyang, Pyeongtaek, Siheung, Paju, Gwangju, Gwangmyeong, Gunpo, Osan, Yangju, Guri, Uiwang, Gapyeong and Gwacheon — as well as for four locations in North Chungcheong — Cheongju, Okcheon, Yeongdong and Boeun.

Three locations in South Chungcheong — Hongseong, Yesan and Gyeryong — were also issued the same warning, as well as eight in Gangwon — Wonju, Chuncheon, Hoengseong, Cheorwon, Yeongwol, Hwacheon, lowland Hongcheon and lowland Jeongseon.

Three areas in South Jeolla — Mokpo, Heuksando and Hongdo — were also given the same warning, with another three in North Gyeongsang — Cheongdo, Goryeong and Cheongsong — and two in North Jeolla — Gunsan and Buan.

Translated from the JoongAng Ilbo using generative AI and edited by Korea JoongAng Daily staff.
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