Japan, S. Korea hit by record heat
Updated 3 months ago55 new reports, including Yonhap News, South China Morning Post.
The short version
A record heatwave has hit Japan and South Korea, claiming lives and damaging agriculture. At least 21 people have died in South Korea, with thousands more hospitalized. The heatwave has also disrupted daily activities and raised concerns over the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
At least 19 people have died in South Korea due to the heatwave, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.1 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered an all-out government response to the heatwave.2 The heatwave has damaged agriculture and disrupted daily activities in both Japan and South Korea.1
The number of deaths in South Korea has risen to 21, with thousands more hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses.2 The heatwave has raised concerns over the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the region.1 Japan has also been affected by the heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures reported in several areas.1
The South Korean government has activated emergency response measures to mitigate the effects of the heatwave.2 The heatwave is expected to continue in the coming days, with temperatures remaining high in both Japan and South Korea.1 The heatwave has had a significant impact on the daily lives of people in both Japan and South Korea, with many forced to stay indoors to avoid the heat.1
Why it matters
The heatwave is part of a larger trend of increasing extreme weather events in the region, which has raised concerns about climate change.1
Japan and South Korea are both prone to heatwaves during the summer months, but this year's heatwave has been particularly severe.1
The South Korean government has implemented measures to reduce the impact of the heatwave, including providing cooling centers and distributing water to vulnerable populations.2
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