South Korea Issues First Emergency 'Heatwave' Warning Under New System
Seoul. South Korea has issued its first emergency 'heatwave' warning under the new classification system implemented this year, urging the public to stop outdoor activities and keep their bodies cool.
Under the new system, an emergency 'heatwave' warning can be issued for a single day if the perceived temperature in an area reaches at least 38 degrees Celsius or the actual temperature reaches 39 degrees Celsius.
According to officials, the new warning system has been implemented for effective management as heatwaves in South Korea have been lasting longer and becoming more intense in recent years.
Lee Mi-son, head of the Korea Meteorological Administration, informed at a press conference that the first emergency 'heatwave' warning was issued on Sunday at 10 AM for the cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang in the southern North Gyeongsang Province.
According to her, the temperature in the affected areas met the criteria for issuing an emergency warning throughout the weekend.
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