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Korea Herald
20 hours ago
- Climate
- Korea Herald
Heat wave warnings issued for South Korea's southern regions
Southern parts of Korea were placed under heat wave warnings Wednesday, as heat wave advisories for South Gyeongsang Province, South Jeolla Province, Busan, Daegu and Ulsan were raised on Wednesday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures in a total of 12 cities and counties of South Gyeongsang Province, including Changwon, Jinju, Gimhae and more, reached 34 C and daytime highs were expected to surge to 36 C. Though Gwangju was put under heat advisory with the highest apparent temperature, which factors in the effects of wind and humidity, expected to reach 33 C, the nearby cities and counties of South Jeolla Province saw their sensible temperature rise to around 36 C during the day, the KMA said. In South Korea, heat wave advisories are issued when the highest apparent temperature is expected to reach over 33 degrees Celsius for more than two consecutive days. Heat wave warnings are announced when the highest sensible temperature is expected to reach 35 C or higher for two or more consecutive days or when major damage is anticipated from the heat. With the maximum apparent temperature expected to reach around 33 C to 35 C in all of South Korea's nine provincial regions, the weather agency urged people to take extra care of their health as both heat wave alerts has been issued across almost entire nation on Wednesday. 'In regions experiencing sporadic showers, temperatures might drop temporarily. But daytime temperature will quickly rise again after the rain, leading to continued heat and humid weather,' said the weather agency. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety reported that 61 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses since Monday, when the nationwide heavy rain alerts were lifted. And no fatalities have been reported by the ministry as of Wednesday afternoon. The Interior Ministry asked the relevant agencies to check on safety by visiting elderly people and making on-site inspections at workplaces, carry out measures to prevent heat illnesses, and issue guidelines on how to stay safe in the heat.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
South Korea's Lee declares disaster zones after floods
South Korea's Lee declares disaster zones after floods SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung declared six districts as special disaster zones on Tuesday after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in parts of the country. The wet weather has now subsided, though media reports said heavy rainfall was drenching parts of North Korea. Around 19 people have died and nine were still missing in South Korea as of Tuesday morning, while 2,549 people were still displaced, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. Around 3,776 facilities, including homes, shops and factories, needing to be cleared of water, debris and earth, the ministry added. President Lee's declaration of special disaster zones - including in Gapeyeong on the outskirts of Seoul - gave authorities access to emergency administrative and financial support to aid victims. He earlier told public officials to "spare no effort" in the search for missing people. The president's approval rating slipped to 62.2% from 64.6% in a survey conducted last week during the rains, according to pollster Realmeter. Solve the daily Crossword
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
South Korea's President Lee orders all-out effort to find missing after floods
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The aftermath of a landslide on July 20, following days of torrential rain that triggered floods and landslides, in Sancheong county. SEOUL - South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung told public officials on July 22 to 'spare no effort' in the search for missing people and on damage recovery after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in various parts of the country. The wet weather has now subsided, though media reports said heavy rainfall was drenching parts of North Korea. Some 19 people have died and nine were still missing in South Korea as of the morning of July 22, while 2,549 people remained displaced, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. Damage to property was extensive with some 3,776 facilities, including homes, shops and factories needing to be cleared of water, debris and earth, it said. Noting the limitations of existing methods in coping with last week's rain, Mr Lee ordered the prime minister and all related ministries to establish a comprehensive response system for natural disasters by region and type. He also told a cabinet meeting to 'strictly crack down on mindless public officials who enjoy dancing and drinking at.. locations where people are dying'. The president's approval rating fell to 62.2 per cent from 64.6 per cent previously according to pollster Realmeter, in a survey conducted last week during the torrential rains. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'poreans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after she allegedly sold vaporisers, put up WhatsApp ad showing e-cigarettes Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore LTA seeks tailored solutions to improve Bukit Panjang LRT's maintenance inspections Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Mr Lee, who took office in June, has promised to make the country safer and to prevent any repeat of the disasters in recent years that have often been blamed on the inadequate response by authorities. REUTERS
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
South Korea's Lee orders all-out effort to find missing after floods
Find out what's new on ST website and app. A drone view of the aftermath of a landslide, following days of torrential rain that triggered floods and landslides, in Sancheong county, South Korea, July 20, 2025, in this still image taken from a handout video. Seo Kyung Broadcasting/Handout via REUTERS SEOUL - South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung told public officials on Tuesday to "spare no effort" in the search for missing people and on damage recovery after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in various parts of the country. The wet weather has now subsided, though media reports said heavy rainfall was drenching parts of North Korea. Some 19 people have died and nine were still missing in South Korea as of Tuesday morning, while 2,549 people remained displaced, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. Damage to property was extensive with some 3,776 facilities, including homes, shops and factories needing to be cleared of water, debris and earth, it said. Noting the limitations of existing methods in coping with last week's rain, Lee ordered the prime minister and all related ministries to establish a comprehensive response system for natural disasters by region and type. Lee also told a cabinet meeting to "strictly crack down on mindless public officials who enjoy dancing and drinking at.. locations where people are dying." The president's approval rating fell to 62.2% from 64.6% previously according to pollster Realmeter, in a survey conducted last week during the torrential rains. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'poreans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Changi Airport's passenger traffic crosses 17.5 million mark in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after she allegedly sold vaporisers, put up WhatsApp ad showing e-cigarettes Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore LTA seeks tailored solutions to improve Bukit Panjang LRT's maintenance inspections Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Lee, who took office in June, has promised to make the country safer and to prevent any repeat of the disasters in recent years that have often been blamed on the inadequate response by authorities. REUTERS
Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
South Korea's Lee orders all-out effort to find missing after floods
SEOUL, July 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung told public officials on Tuesday to "spare no effort" in the search for missing people and on damage recovery after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in various parts of the country. The wet weather has now subsided, though media reports said heavy rainfall was drenching parts of North Korea. Some 19 people have died and nine were still missing in South Korea as of Tuesday morning, while 2,549 people remained displaced, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. Damage to property was extensive with some 3,776 facilities, including homes, shops and factories needing to be cleared of water, debris and earth, it said. Noting the limitations of existing methods in coping with last week's rain, Lee ordered the prime minister and all related ministries to establish a comprehensive response system for natural disasters by region and type. Lee also told a cabinet meeting to "strictly crack down on mindless public officials who enjoy dancing and drinking at.. locations where people are dying." The president's approval rating fell to 62.2% from 64.6% previously according to pollster Realmeter, in a survey conducted last week during the torrential rains. Lee, who took office in June, has promised to make the country safer and to prevent any repeat of the disasters in recent years that have often been blamed on the inadequate response by authorities.
