Extreme heat in western regions

How are you holding up in this extreme heat?

Heat warnings remain in place for western regions today, with the intense heat continuing with widespread tropical nights.

Jeju will see sudden showers until the afternoon, while western Jeolla-do and Gyeongsangnam-do could see passing rain of up to 30 millimeters during the day.

By the afternoon, Seoul will reach a high of 37 degrees Celsius. 35 degrees in Gwangju. Daegu is at 32 degrees under sunny skies in most parts of Korea. The risk of heat-related illnesses is extremely high. Please reduce outdoor activities and make sure to drink plenty of water.

Sorry for international travelers visiting the western parts of Korea, go to the eastern regions for the rest of your trip if you can, searing heat is forecast to bake western regions, including here in Seoul, day and night through the middle of next week.

Meanwhile, Jeju Island is expected to receive rain from tomorrow into Sunday.