Scorching heat to persist next week after torrential rains

gfsd — People cool off at a beach in the southern part of Jeju Island, South Korea on Aug. 16, 2025. Yonhap

SEOUL, August 16 (AJP) - Scorching heat gripped most of South Korea on Saturday, with advisories in effect nationwide and feels-like temperatures climbing to as high as 37 degrees Celsius.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), daytime highs ranged from 31 to 36 degrees Celsius in the southeastern city of Daegu and nearby North Gyeongsang Province, while the southwestern province of Jeonbuk recorded 33 degrees.

After heavy rains across the country last week, scorching weather is forecast to persist through the weekend and into next week, with tropical nights likely in some areas.

"Temperatures will stay around 33 degrees next week, and hot and humid conditions will continue," a KMA official said, urging people to take precautions against heat-related illness.

Im Yoon-seo lyseo0330@ajupress.com