Monsoon rain in central areas, intense heat in most parts

This year's monsoon season has officially ended for the southern regions and Jeju.

In fact, Jeju saw its earliest monsoon end since observations began in 1973, and the southern region recorded its second shortest monsoon period on record.

However, central regions will see monsoon rain with 5 to 20 millimeters expected.

With heatwave alerts active across most of the country, the heat will persist day and night today.

This afternoon, Seoul gets up to 31 degrees, Daegu at 36 degrees sunnier skies in southern provinces with stronger UV rays.

Intense heat will continue to grip most of the southern regions, and Daegu will see temperatures soaring to 37 degrees by next Monday.

Those travelling to southern areas this weekend need to prepare for the strong heat.

Speaking of which, the heat in the capital will also get stronger next week.

Meanwhile, passing rain in Gyeonggi-do and west of Gangwon-do will continue into next Monday.

Please take good care of your health in this heat.