South Korea faces record heat as temperatures reach 42.5C
A severe heatwave has pushed temperatures to 42.5C across parts of South Korea, according to Al Jazeera.
South Korea is enduring an intense heatwave that has driven temperatures as high as 42.5C, according to Al Jazeera, with the hot spell affecting the Korean Peninsula on Friday. The extreme weather has raised concerns as the country moves through the peak of summer.
The report said the heat has spread widely across the peninsula rather than remaining limited to one area. It did not provide details on casualties, disruptions or emergency measures.
Temperatures at that level are unusual for the region and add to a run of severe summer heat in East Asia. The report said the heatwave was still ongoing at the time of publication.
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