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AFP, SEOUL
South Korea yesterday issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising number of heatwaves in South Korea, which have become longer and more intense, officials said. An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one day.
Children cool off beneath cascading water at Gwanggyo Lake Park in Suwon, South Korea, yesterday.
