Seoul and South Korea Swelter as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C
South Korea is gripped by a severe heat wave, with Seoul and two other cities recording temperatures exceeding 40°C. It marks Seoul's hottest day since 2018.
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South Korea's Greater Seoul Region Battles Unprecedented Heat Wave as Warnings Expand
South Korea has escalated heat wave warnings across the Greater Seoul region, placing 43 per cent of the area under the highest alert level as temperatures soar to record-breaking levels, raising serious public health concerns.
South Korea's Heat Death Toll Climbs to 21 as Extreme Temperatures Persist
South Korea's death toll from heat-related illnesses has reached 21 in 2024, exceeding last year's total despite fewer overall cases. Extreme temperatures continue to threaten the region.
Wildfires in France and Spain Show Signs of Easing, But Fresh Heat Wave Threatens Region
Wildfires ravaging France and Spain have begun to stabilize after burning thousands of hectares and forcing mass evacuations. However, meteorologists warn that an imminent heat wave poses fresh dangers to the fire-stricken regions.
South Korea's Southeast Region Scorched by Record-Breaking Heat Wave as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C
South Korea's southeastern region has been battered by a severe heat wave, with Yangsan reaching 40.3°C and Busan recording its highest temperature since 1904. Authorities attribute the extreme conditions to converging high-pressure systems and expect the heat to persist.
France Confronts Unprecedented Wildfire Crisis as Burnt Land Reaches 40,000 Hectares
France has experienced its worst wildfire season since World War II, with almost 40,000 hectares of forest and vegetation destroyed since the start of 2026, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.
US Heat Wave Claims 25 Lives as East Coast Braces for Severe Storms and Flooding
A persistent heat wave across the United States has claimed at least 25 lives, with 40 million people under heat alerts. The East Coast now faces thunderstorms threatening severe flooding as temperatures remain dangerously high.