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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