Seoul braces for severe heatwave as South Korea death toll reaches 16

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4 August 2026 at 1:52 pm

Seoul braces for severe heatwave as South Korea death toll reaches 16

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Seoul is preparing for its first "severe heatwave warning" as South Korea experiences a deadly heatwave, with the city of Yangsan recording an all-time national high of 42.5C. The heat is now moving westwards towards the capital, which is forecast to reach 38C.

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