An intense heatwave is gripping the Korean Peninsula, with temperatures climbing to unprecedented levels. On Sunday, the mercury reached 42.5 degrees Celsius, marking a record high for the region and creating hazardous conditions across South Korea.
The extreme weather has already claimed lives, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. At least 14 deaths have been attributed to the heat since mid-May, underscoring the serious health risks posed by the prolonged temperature surge.
The heatwave continues to affect millions of residents across the peninsula as temperatures remain dangerously elevated. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the region struggles with the impacts of the record-breaking weather event.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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