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[Weather] Heat waves and tropical nights until next week

2025/08/21 18:42

Even though August is coming to an end, and the scorching heat continues. The temperature is staying high due to the humid southwesterly winds and the hot sun. Heat wave warnings have been issued in most parts of the country and have been strengthened once more. The season of "Cheoseo," which means welcoming the autumn on the traditional calendar, is just around the corner, but the heat seems to be getting stronger and stronger. On Saturday, the daytime temperature in Seoul will rise to 33 degrees Celsius, and heat waves and tropical nights are expected to continue until next week. Tomorrow, morning temperatures will start at around 25 degrees all over the country. Daily highs will move up to 32 degrees in Seoul, 36 degrees in Gyeongju. Clouds will often appear nationwide until this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Relentless heat continues day and night with a chance of scattered showers

2025/08/21 13:39

We are heading to the end of August, but the heat isn't showing any sign of easing up. Heatwave warnings have been in place for nearly a week straight for the southern parts of Korea. Just yesterday, heat warnings were expanded to parts of Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheong-do provinces. We're also watching for rain and scattered showers. Jeju is expected to see up to 40 millimeters of rainfall through the afternoon. In the meantime, the capital region, Gangwon, and Chungcheongnam-do may see 5 to 40 millimeters of passing showers, and southern regions could see more than that. Seoul will see a high of 32 degrees Celsius this afternoon, and Daejeon, Daegu, and Gyeongju will top out at 35 degrees. Feels like temperatures will be higher with the high humidity. This weekend also marks the Cheoseo, which traditionally signals the end of the summer heat, often called the "Cheoseo magic." But this year, again, the sweltering heat is expected to linger even beyond Cheoseo.

Heavy rain paralyses India's financial capital Mumbai

2025/08/21 13:38

The Indian city of Mumbai is recovering from heavy rains that battered the city earlier this week. Since Monday, Mumbai saw over 409 millimeters of rain in just 36 hours. The torrential downpours paralyzed the city, submerging streets and disrupting both train and air travel. More than 1,000 people were evacuated from parts of Mumbai and Maharashtra state, and around 800 individuals who were stranded on a monorail were rescued on Tuesday. All public transport services in Mumbai, including local trains, resumed normal operations on Wednesday morning after a 15-hour disruption. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its neighboring districts on Wednesday, indicating that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected throughout the day. At least 21 people have died in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra state this week.

[Weather] Heat will continue day and night for the time being

2025/08/20 21:45

With hot conditions everywhere, heat wave warning areas have been further expanded to some central and northern parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province today. There were many places where the daytime temperatures rose to around 35 degrees Celsius, with Samcheok and Pohang reaching 36 degrees. This heat will continue day and night for the time being. In particular, the daytime temperature in Seoul will rise to 33 degrees on Saturday, which is Cheoseo on the traditional calendar which is a season when the heat will go away and a cool autumn will come back. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu will start off at 25 degrees. Seoul and Busan will move up to 32 degrees, Daegu and Gyeongju 35 degrees. Showers are forecast in Gyeonggi-do, northern parts of Gangwon-do, Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces tomorrow. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Waether] Heat wave will continue and will get hotter

2025/08/20 17:38

It's late August, and the heat wave shows no signs of ending, with heat wave warnings issued across the country. There were many places where the daytime temperature rose to around 35 degrees Celsius, with Samcheok and Pohang hitting 36 degrees. For the time being, the heat will continue day and night. In particular, the daytime temperature in Seoul will rise to 33 degrees on Saturday, which is Cheoseo on the traditional calendar which is when the heat is supposed to go away and a cool autumn will begin. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu will start off at 25 degrees. Seoul and Busan will move up to 32 degrees, Daegu and Gyeongju 35 degrees. There will be showers in Gyeonggi-do, northern parts of Gangwon-do, Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces tomorrow. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heat and overnight warmth continues with scattered showers

2025/08/20 13:39

Despite the season heading toward Cheoseo, the second autumn seasonal term that many are waiting for, the summer heat is holding strong. Heat wave alerts remain in effect nationwide, and many cities had to wake up after another tropical night. There were passing showers in parts of the capital area this morning. And more on-and-off showers are expected through the afternoon or into the evening in many areas, with 5 to 40 millimeters in the forecast. Meanwhile, East Coast regions will see strong winds through this morning. So please use caution. Afternoon heat will be more intense in southern regions, with a high of 35 degrees Celsius in Gwangju, and hotter in Gyeongju. Of course, high humidity will push the feels-like temperatures even higher. Tomorrow brings more showers for Jeju and some of the inland areas, but overall, the strong heat will continue for the time being. Stay hydrated, and pace yourself outdoors.

[Weather] Heat wave across the country, high UV rays nationwide

2025/08/19 23:35

The heat continues day and night around the country. This morning, heat wave warnings were expanded to the eastern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 32 degrees Celsius today and nearly 34 degrees over the east coast and southern regions where heat wave warnings are in place. In addition, UV rays are strong nationwide. They will start at high levels in the morning but will turn into very high levels in the Seoul metropolitan area, the Chungcheong-do provinces, eastern regions and the south coast in the afternoon. Tomorrow, morning will start off at 24 to 26 degrees all over the country. Highs will move up to 31 degrees in Seoul, 33 degrees in Daejeon and Jeju. Rain is forecast for the Seoul metropolitan area and inland parts of Gangwon-do Province tomorrow. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45 degrees Celsius heat wave

2025/08/19 23:34

Over in Europe, Spain and Portugal continue to battle wildfires as several large fires are still burning amid a blistering heat wave. Spain has been hit with the worst wildfires on record, even closing parts of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Lee Eun-jin has the details. As southern Europe is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in two decades, Spain and Portugal are among the hardest-hit countries. According to Reuters, about 20 wildfires have devastated thousands of hectares in the regions of Galicia, Castile and Leon in the past week alone. The authorities have halted rail services in the area, as well as closing a 50-kilometer section of the ancient pilgrimage path, the Camino de Santiago, which attracts thousands of visitors during the summer. Data from the European Forest Fire Information System shows that the wildfires have burned 344-thousand-400 hectares of forest in Spain so far this year, marking it the largest wildfire-damaged area on record in nearly 20 years. Spain's state weather agency has reported that the heatwave spanning 16 consecutive days is the third-longest on record, and temperatures have reached up to 45 degrees Celsius. "The clear message we get from fires of this magnitude now, from storms as we are having in autumn or winter, is that the climate emergency ravaging the world is accelerating, becoming more serious and more frequent Science has been warning us about this for a long time." Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez added that this may be the biggest EU deployment of civil security in history. The Spanish army has deployed 3-thousand military personnel and 50 aircraft to aid firefighting efforts, and according to its interior ministry, Spain is also receiving or has been offered help from France, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic through the European Civil Protection mechanism. The authorities said that since June, they have arrested 27 people on suspicion of arson and are investigating 92 others. Lee Eunjin, Arirang News.

[Weather] Heat wave continues across the country with high UV rays

2025/08/19 20:37

Even though it is late August, the momentum of the heat wave has become stronger. Heat wave warnings were extended to the eastern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province this morning. It is hard to find areas without heat wave warnings and advisories. For the time being, the temperatures will rise from 33 degrees to around 35 degrees Celsius in the middle of the day. Meanwhile, UV rays are strong across the country. They will start at high levels in the morning but will turn into very high levels in the Seoul metropolitan area, the Chungcheong-do provinces, eastern regions and the south coast areas. Tomorrow, morning will start off at 24 to 26 degrees all over the country. Highs will move up to 31 degrees in Seoul, 32 degrees in Chuncheon and Busan. Between dawn and afternoon tomorrow, there will be some rain in the Seoul metropolitan area and inland areas of Gangwon-do Province. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45 degrees Celsius heat wave

2025/08/19 20:35

In Europe. Spain and Portugal are battling some of their worst wildfires on record aggravated by scorching summer temperatures. Lee Eun-jin has more. As southern Europe is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in two decades, Spain and Portugal are among the hardest-hit countries. According to Reuters, about 20 wildfires have devastated thousands of hectares in the regions of Galicia, Castile and Leon in the past week alone. The authorities have halted rail services in the area, as well as closing a 50-kilometer section of the ancient pilgrimage path, the Camino de Santiago, which attracts thousands of visitors during the summer. Data from the European Forest Fire Information System shows that the wildfires have burned 344-thousand-400 hectares of forest in Spain so far this year, marking it the largest wildfire-damaged area on record in nearly 20 years. Spain's state weather agency has reported that the heatwave spanning 16 consecutive days is the third-longest on record, and temperatures have reached up to 45 degrees Celsius. "The clear message we get from fires of this magnitude now, from storms as we are having in autumn or winter, is that the climate emergency ravaging the world is accelerating, becoming more serious and more frequent Science has been warning us about this for a long time." Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez added that this may be the biggest EU deployment of civil security in history. The Spanish army has deployed 3-thousand military personnel and 50 aircraft to aid firefighting efforts, and according to its interior ministry, Spain is also receiving or has been offered help from France, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic through the European Civil Protection mechanism. The authorities said that since June, they have arrested 27 people on suspicion of arson and are investigating 92 others. Lee Eunjin, Arirang News.

[Weather] Muggy all day with passing rain, hotter in south

2025/08/19 13:40

Those of us in the capital woke up to wet roads and there will be more rain through this morning. Then this afternoon, we could see sudden showers in inland areas with 5 to 40 millimeters of rain in the forecast, winds will be very strong as well, especially along the east coast, please stay safe! The rain and showers will bring up the humidity, making it feel quite muggy. Currently, heatwave alerts remain in place nationwide, with the exception of some parts of Gangwon-do Province. Heatwave warnings continue for the east coast of Gangwon and the southern regions with expected highs to hover above 35 degrees. Gyeongju will be sweltering hot at 36 degrees Celsius, Seoul will see a high of 31 degrees with cloudier skies in the afternoon. There could be light showers in the capital area from early morning to afternoon tomorrow. Meanwhile, the heatwave and tropical nights will continue through the rest of the week and into the weekend.

Spain and Portugal wildfires kill two more

2025/08/19 13:38

Starting in Europe, Spain and Portugal continue to battle wildfires. Give us the updates. Several large fires are still burning in Spain and neighboring Portugal, amid a blistering heatwave. The worst wildfires on record in Spain spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountains on Monday, and parts of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route were closed. Spanish troops are on the frontlines, with 1,900 soldiers deployed, alongside aerial support to assist firefighters. In northwestern Spain, a firefighter died when his truck overturned on a steep forest road on Sunday, adding to three earlier fatalities in Spain. Meanwhile, across the border in Portugal, another firefighter was killed in a road accident on the same day, increasing Portugal's fire-related death toll to two. The fires have burned over 3,444 square kilometers of land in Spain, and over 2,160 square kilometers in Portugal as of Monday. These wildfires have been fueled by a 16-day heatwave, which saw temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius.

[Weather] Heat wave across the country for the time being

2025/08/18 22:33

The hot weather with high humidity is still in full swing today. Heat wave advisories are in place in the central areas, including Seoul, and heat wave warnings have also been issued for the southern parts of the country. This heat wave will continue for the time being. Rain has been falling in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do Province today. Looking at the amount of rainfall, about 5 to 60 millimeters is expected, and more than 80 millimeters of rain could fall in northern parts of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do provinces until tonight. Tomorrow morning will start warm at 23 to 26 degrees Celsius across the country. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul, 34 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. Rain clouds will appear often around the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do Province early this week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Frequent rain clouds in capital area and Gangwon-do Province early this week

2025/08/18 19:42

Since National Liberation Day, a heat wave warning has been in place across the country. Heat wave advisories are in place in the central region, including Seoul, and heat wave warnings are in place in the southern parts of the country. Please take care of your health in this hot weather. Rain has been falling in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do Province today. Looking at the expected precipitation, 5 to 60 millimeters is expected, and more than 80 millimeters of rain could fall in northern parts of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do provinces by tonight. Tomorrow morning will start warm at 23 to 26 degrees Celsius all over the country. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul, 31 degrees in Chuncheon and Busan. Rain clouds will be seen in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do Province early in this week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain in Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do provinces, heatwave intensifies

2025/08/18 12:35

Those of us in the capital and surrounding areas need to have an umbrella handy today. It could rain down heavily in northern Gyeonggi-do and northern Gangwon-do with up to 80 millimeters in the forecast while Seoul and southern Gyeonggi-do Province are looking at 5 to 40 millimeters. The southern regions will have mostly clear skies but sudden showers are possible this afternoon in Gwangju and the Jeolla-do provinces. Heatwave advisories have been expanded and intensified nationwide. Heatwave warnings have been issued for the east coast of Gangwon-do, the southern regions, and Jeju Island. Jeju, Daegu and Gwangju will make it to 33 degrees, Seoul rises to 31 degrees Celsius this afternoon. However, it will feel even hotter with that high humidity. Looking ahead, rain will be frequent in the capital area and Gangwon-do Province through the middle of the week. Meanwhile, the heatwave and tropical nights will continue to stay with us.

Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan

2025/08/18 12:34

In Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakh-tun-khwa province, flash floods and landslides have killed more than 300 people, with over 200 still missing. According to Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority, by Sunday morning, the death toll had risen to at least 337 people, with most killed in flash floods. In Buner District, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from the capital Islamabad, 207 people died after the area saw more than 150 millimeters of rain in just one hour on Friday. Rescue efforts are underway, but heavy rainfall is forecast to continue until August 21. While the region typically experiences monsoon rains between June and September, scientists say that climate change is intensifying and increasing the frequency of flash floods and landslides.

[Weather] Rain in the central regions will continue until tomorrow

2025/08/14 22:43

Today, it has been raining mainly in southern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province and the Chungcheong-do provinces. About 100 millimeters of rain will fall in Sejong and Chungcheongnam-do Province, and 5 to 20 millimeters more in Seoul and other central regions today. Meanwhile, the heat wave is covering the southern parts of the country. A heat wave warning has been issued for the Gyeongsang-do provinces, Jeollanam-do Province and coastal areas of Jeju Island, and a heat wave advisory for inland areas of the Chungcheong-do provinces and Jeollanam-do Province. Seoul, Daejeon, and Gwangju will start off at 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow morning, Jeju at 27 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 32 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, Daejeon and Jeju. Rain in the central parts of the country will continue until tomorrow afternoon. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Wildfires across Europe continue amid extreme weather conditions

2025/08/14 22:42

In the meantime, Europe is fighting against wildfires. Firefighting efforts are underway, but are being hampered by extreme weather conditions. Our Park Kun-woo has more. At least three lives have been lost in intensifying wildfires across Europe one each in Spain, Türkiye, and Albania. And in Greece, consecutive blazes have forced the evacuation of thousands, especially near Patras, the country's third-largest city. "It looks like doomsday. We can't do anything more. May God help us and help the people here." About 5-thousand firefighters and around thirty aircraft have been battling flames on both the mainland and islands, including Chios. Greece has even requested assistance from other European countries and is applying for more aircraft through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. But extreme weather, including strong winds and scorching heat, is hindering efforts. Heat alerts are in place as temperatures are soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in nearby countries, which are intensifying the wildfires. In Spain, thousands have been ordered to evacuate, including over 5-thousand in the Castile and Leon regions. Residents in the country's north have also participated in containing the fire, saying the official response isn't sufficient. "The fire brigades, with carts and bulldozers it's complicated for them to extinguish the fire because there are several active fires in different towns." Amid wildfires that have persisted for weeks across Europe, the European Union has provided assistance to fire-hit countries, including non-member states, by sending firefighters, ground crews and aircraft. And these efforts are expected to continue as the wildfires keep burning, while the extreme summer weather continues. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

Three killed in heavy rain in South Korea's capital region

2025/08/14 22:41

Torrential downpours battered the capital area on Wednesday, killing at least three people. Lee Seung-jae has the details. Three people died in South Korea's capital area on Wednesday amid heavy rain in the region. Over in Gimpo, west of Seoul, an elderly man was found dead in the back seat of a car after it plunged into a river. In Incheon, a man in his 40s was killed when his car skidded off the road and into a lake, while a woman in her 70s died as the car she was in crashed into a traffic light on a slippery road. The torrential rain triggered heavy rain alerts in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, and Chungcheongnam-do Provinces, as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters raised its emergency response to level two. Evacuation orders were also issued for areas near rivers at risk of flooding in Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi-do Province. The heavy rains also led to train service on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line between Ilsan and Susaek Stations to be temporarily suspended on Wednesday, with delays on other sections. For safety, trains on the Gyeongui Line between Uijeongbu and Daegok Stations were also halted for the entire day. The Korea Meteorological Administration says 30 to 50 millimeters of rain per hour could continue through Thursday morning in the central region. Total rainfall through Thursday is expected to reach 50 to 150 millimeters in the capital area and up to 200 millimeters in Incheon and northern Gyeonggi-do regions. Gangwon could see as much as 150 millimeters, and parts of Chungcheong up to 100 millimeters. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

[Weather] Rain will continue in the central parts of the country until tomorrow afternoon

2025/08/14 19:42

It's mainly raining in southern Gyeonggi-do Province and the Chungcheong-do provinces today. More than 100 millimeters of rain will fall in Sejong and Chungcheongnam-do Province, 10 to 60 millimeters in southern Gyeonggi-do and the Chungcheong-do provinces, southern Gangwon-do and northwestern parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province today. Meanwhile, the heat is continuing in the southern parts of the country. A heat wave warning has been issued for the Gyeongsang-do provinces, Jeollanam-do Province and coastal areas of Jeju Island, and a heat wave advisory for inland areas of the Chungcheong-do provinces and Jeollanam-do Province. Seoul, Daejeon, and Gwangju will start off at 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow morning, Chuncheon at 23 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 32 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, Daejeon and Jeju. Rain will continue in the central parts of the country until tomorrow afternoon. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.