Seoul, July 12, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

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2026-07-13

South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool. Under the new system, an emergency heatwave alert is issued when areas already meeting the criteria for a heatwave warning are forecast to see perceived temperatures of at least 38C or temperatures of at least 39C for just one day. The new warning system was introduced......

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