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Stop all outdoor activitiesâ: South Korea records its highest ever temperature
Published 2 August 2026 ¡ world
Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are âdangerousâ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has registered its highest temperature
Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are âdangerousâ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warned people to âimmediatelyâ stop all outdoor activities in affected areas. The south-eastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C on Sunday afternoon, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said, the highest temperature reported since modern weather observation began in 1904. Continue reading...
Published: August 3, 2026 ⢠5:24 AM IST ¡ Updated: August 3, 2026 ⢠5:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are âdangerousâ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warned people to âimmediatelyâ stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.
The south-eastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C on Sunday afternoon, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said, the highest temperature reported since modern weather observation began in 1904. Continue reading...
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