Korea sweltering under hottest temperatures of this year's summer so far

2018-07-16 20

If you are watching us in Korea,... you'll be well aware that it's hot, hot, hot
We are currently baking under the hottest temperatures so far this summer.
Nearly the entire country is under heatwave alerts or warnings, …with the mercury set to hit a scorching 34 degrees Celsius in Seoul later this afternoon.
The capital is under its first heat wave warning of the year.
The southeastern city of Daegu will be the hottest again,…with temperatures forecast to hit a sizzling 37 degrees.
Daejeon and Gwangju will see the mercury topping 35 degrees.
Amid the blistering heat, the number of patients with heat-related illnesses like heatstroke and dehydration is on the rise.
The ultra-hot weather is expected to continue throughout the week, so those heading outdoors are advised to take the necessary precautions to stay as cool possible.