An extreme heatwave in South Korea broke records since the beginning…
An extreme heatwave in South Korea broke records since the beginning of meteorological observations.
Consensus
- The temperature in Yeosu, South Korea, reached 42.5°C on August 2.
- This temperature is the highest ever recorded in South Korea since weather observations began in 1904.
- Emergency warnings were issued in more than 20 populated areas in South Korea due to extreme heat on August 2.
- The heatwave has caused significant health impacts, including deaths and heat-related illnesses in South Korea.
Points of divergence
- The Netherlands officially reported a shortage of water resources due to prolonged drought and extreme heat, with river levels, especially in the Rhine, critically low. — vm
- The Eiffel Tower became 10 centimeters taller due to thermal expansion from extreme heat in France. — vm
- Since the start of the summer season, at least 900 people have died in Spain due to extreme temperatures, and June was the second hottest on record. — vm
- 13 people have died in South Korea from the effects of extreme heat since the start of the season, and 1,781 heat-related cases were recorded from May 15 to July 31. — m24
- Over 1,300 people died in Europe in one week of June due to extreme heat, according to the WHO. — m24
- The economic damage from extreme heat and wildfires in Europe exceeded 3 billion euros. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Century-old heat record updated in South Korea — Вечерняя Москва
- Unusual heat in South Korea broke the record since the beginning of meteorological observations — Вести
- In South Korea, temperature reached record 42.5 degrees — Москва 24