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South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alert amid rising extreme weather

South Korea has issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert under a new system implemented this year. This alert was triggered by forecasts of extreme temperatures, exceeding 38°C perceived or 39°C actual, in specific southern regions. Officials attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves to human-induced climate change. AI

RANK_REASON The issuance of a new, highest-level emergency alert system by a national meteorological agency constitutes a significant event. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alert amid rising extreme weather

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase

    South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday 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, whi…