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Heat wave death toll rises to 14; 300,000 livestock dead

Two women in their 70s have died due to extreme heat, raising the death toll from this year's heat wave to 14, the interior ministry said Tuesday.

Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap
Heat wave death toll rises to 14; 300,000 livestock dead

Average of 12 tropical nights recorded nationwide this summer

An average of 12 tropical nights have been recorded nationwide so far this summer, surpassing the previous peak of about 10 days set in 2018, the weather agency said Monday.

Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap
Average of 12 tropical nights recorded nationwide this summer

Extreme heat claims 13 lives in Korea this year

Five Koreans died of heat-related deaths over the weekend, bringing this year's total to 13, as scorching heat continues to plague the nation, authorities said Monday.

Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap
Extreme heat claims 13 lives in Korea this year

Heat wave causes surge in heat-related illnesses to 1,546 cases, deaths of 257,000 livestock

The nationwide heat wave has led to a surge in the number of patients with heat-related illnesses to 1,546, while causing the deaths of over 257,000 livestock, the interior ministry said Monday.

Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap
Heat wave causes surge in heat-related illnesses to 1,546 cases, deaths of 257,000 livestock

Heat wave to continue for another 10 days as temperatures in Yeoju rise to 40 degrees Celsius

The current heat wave, accompanied by tropical nights and daily highs nearing 40 degrees Celsius, is expected to continue for at least another 10 days, the weather agency said Sunday.

Aug 4, 2024By Yonhap
Heat wave to continue for another 10 days as temperatures in Yeoju rise to 40 degrees Celsius

384 taken to hospital emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses

Close to 400 people were treated at hospital emergency rooms for heat-related diseases on weekdays last week as the scorching heat has kicked in after the end of the annual monsoon season, government data showed Sunday.

Aug 4, 2024By Yonhap
384 taken to hospital emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses

Baseball game canceled due to severe heat for 1st time

Severe heat caused the cancellation of a South Korean baseball game Friday.

Aug 2, 2024By Yonhap
Baseball game canceled due to severe heat for 1st time

Korea marks record-high number of tropical nights in July

Korea had 8.8 tropical nights in July, a record high figure since the relevant tally began in 1973, government data showed Friday.

Aug 2, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Korea marks record-high number of tropical nights in July

Korea's plan to build 14 new dams draws mixed reactions from residents, local governments

The government's recent announcement of constructing 14 new dams across the country, in the name of better managing water resources amid ongoing climate change, has attracted mix reactions from residents, environmental groups and other stakeholders, according to analysts, Thursday.

Aug 1, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Korea's plan to build 14 new dams draws mixed reactions from residents, local governments

Nearly 1,000 hospitalized with heat-related illnesses

The number of people going to emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses has already reached 1,000 here this year, amid consecutive scorching-hot days, health authorities said, Wednesday.

Jul 31, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Nearly 1,000 hospitalized with heat-related illnesses
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