South Korea hits record 42.5°C
South Korea recorded its highest temperature ever since climate data collection began, reaching 42.5°C in Yangsan. This incident is part of a heatwave marked by temperatures exceeding 40°C for the fifth consecutive day, with the Meteorological Authority issuing warnings affecting over 20 regions. The average number of hot summer days has increased to 19 per year over the past five years, compared to just 8 days in the 1970s. Scientists warn that climate change is making such phenomena more frequent and intense.
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