Scorching temperatures with strong UV rays

Many people are wondering if early July is this hot, what will the rest of the summer bring?

Yesterday, Seoul's daytime high soared to 37.8 degrees, a record-breaking heat for early July.

The heat won't be letting up today.

Heatwave warnings continue for western areas.

Isolated showers will continue from late afternoon to evening, and sudden downpours could hit Incheon and the western coast of Gyeonggi-do.

Summer weather has been quite unpredictable lately, which is why many people in Korea nowadays are opting for dual-purpose umbrellas that shield them from both the sun and rain, also helping to keep them a bit cooler.

You will need one today as well, with sunny skies in store with very high UV levels nationwide.

Seoul and Gwangju get up to 36 degrees, and most of the east coast regions get slight heat relief at 32 degrees in Daegu.

The heat should become more bearable as the week progresses, so take good care of your health.