Seoul Issues First Heatwave Advisory of the Year... Daytime Temperature to Rise Up to 33°C Today

Continued Heatwave in Central Region... One Day Later Than Last Year

As the heatwave is expected to continue in the central region for the time being, the first heatwave advisory of the year has been issued for Seoul.

On the 19th, when a heatwave advisory was issued for the central regions including Seoul and Gyeonggi, the daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 35 degrees Celsius, and intense sunlight was shining down on Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that the rainy season would begin in Jeju Island late that night. Photo by Jo Yongjun jun21@

On the 19th, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued additional heatwave advisories for various inland areas including Seoul as of 10 a.m. The Seoul metropolitan area, except for Incheon, is currently under a heatwave advisory.

The heatwave advisory for Seoul was issued one day later than last year. A heatwave advisory is issued when the daily maximum perceived temperature is expected to be 33 degrees Celsius or higher for two or more consecutive days.

Currently, heatwave advisories have been issued for 92 meteorological special warning zones nationwide. Due to the influence of high pressure and warm westerly winds, temperatures have risen significantly compared to previous years. The daytime maximum temperature in most areas is exceeding 33 degrees Celsius.