South Korea Records Century-High Temperature, Turning Streets into a Water Park

South Korea recorded its highest temperature since climate data collection began over a century ago, reaching 42.5°C in Yangsan. Most of the country is under extreme heat warnings, with Yangsan crossing the 40°C mark for the fifth consecutive day. The annual average of heatwave days has risen to 19 in the last five years, compared to eight in the 1970s.

South Korea recorded its highest temperature since climate data collection began over a century ago, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The agency reported that the temperature in Yangsan, a city in the southeast of the country, reached 42.5°C. Most of the country has been placed under extreme heat warnings, with several cities recording temperatures above 38°C. Yangsan has become the epicenter of the heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for the fifth consecutive day. Meteorological data show that the annual average of heatwave days has risen to 19 in the last five years, compared to eight in the 1970s. A heatwave day is defined as a day when the maximum temperature reaches 33°C or more, and a 'tropical night' is defined as a night when the temperature does not drop below 25°C. The article notes that although these temperatures may seem 'normal' to the Israeli citizen, South Korea is considered a particularly cold country, with winter temperatures ranging from -2°C to -10°C. The headline promises a special solution implemented by the city, but the body does not specify what it is.