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South Korea Raises Heat Alerts to Warnings in 116 Zones
The interior ministry upgraded heat advisories to warnings in most of the country on July 10 as apparent temperatures approach 35 C. The change follows monsoon rains that began July 8 and displaced hundreds.
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South Korea raised heat wave alerts from advisories to warnings across most of the country on July 10, the interior ministry said. , the ministry stated. Advisories are issued when the maximum apparent temperature is forecast to reach 33 C or higher for at least two consecutive days.
Warnings are triggered when the maximum apparent temperature is expected to hit 35 C. The ministry said the hotter conditions are expected to begin this weekend. Monsoon rains that began July 8 across central and other regions left one person missing and forced 758 people to evacuate nationwide, Yonhap reported.
High humidity from the downpours has increased the risk of heat-related illness for those outdoors. The ministry said it will increase monitoring of the elderly, farmers and outdoor workers. It will also mobilize local safety networks, including village chiefs and care workers, to check on vulnerable groups.
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