Seoul issues first highest-level heat wave warning

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Seoul issues its first Serious Heat Wave Warning as temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius.

•The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a Serious Heat Wave Warning for parts of Seoul on August 4, 2026.
•Temperatures in Seoul are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius.
•Accumulated heat-related illnesses in Seoul have reached 185 cases with 2 deaths since May 15.
•The Seoul government has designated approximately 4,000 cooling shelters for the public.

•On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued a Serious Heat Wave Warning for some areas of Seoul.
•The Serious Heat Wave Warning covers the southeastern and southwestern areas of Seoul, affecting 11 administrative districts including Gangnam, Songpa, Gangseo, and Gwanak.
•The Serious Heat Wave Warning system was integrated into the South Korean warning system on June 1, triggered when the feel-like temperature reaches 38 degrees Celsius or the daily maximum reaches 39 degrees Celsius under specific conditions.
•As of Monday, August 3, 2026, 18 new heat-related illness cases were found, bringing the accumulated total since May 15 to 185 cases and 2 deaths.
•The Seoul government designated approximately 4,000 locations, such as community centers, elderly centers, and welfare centers, as cooling shelters.
•The Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea sent alerts advising citizens to avoid leaving home, avoid outdoor activities, drink sufficient water, and stay in cool places.
•The Seoul government is implementing measures including spraying water on roads to lower temperatures and monitoring vulnerable groups in small, crowded housing.

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Seoul(กรุงโซล)ℹ️

The capital city of South Korea issuing heat wave warnings and managing cooling shelters.

South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️

The country where Seoul is located and where the heat wave warning system is implemented.

Gangnam District(เขตคังนัม)ℹ️

One of the 11 administrative districts in Seoul under the heat wave warning.

Songpa District(เขตซงพา)ℹ️

One of the 11 administrative districts in Seoul under the heat wave warning.

Gangseo District(เขตคังซอ)ℹ️

One of the 11 administrative districts in Seoul under the heat wave warning.

Gwanak District(เขตกวานัก)ℹ️

One of the 11 administrative districts in Seoul under the heat wave warning.

Korea Meteorological Administration(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยาเกาหลี)ℹ️

The agency that issued the Serious Heat Wave Warning for parts of Seoul.

Ministry of the Interior and Safety(กระทรวงมหาดไทยและความปลอดภัย)ℹ️

The South Korean ministry that sent warning messages to the public regarding heat safety.

Yonhap(ยอนฮัป)ℹ️

The news agency that reported the heat wave warning.