🔥 South Korea is turning up the heat! Seoul, Busan, and other parts of the country are experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, shattering records for consecutive tropical nights. ☀️
So, what's a tropical night? It's when the temperature refuses to dip below 25°C from 6:01 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next day. Basically, it's like living in a nonstop sauna! 🥵
As of Sunday, Seoul has endured 28 tropical nights since July 21, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). That's the longest streak since modern records began in 1907! The previous record? 26 nights in 2018. 😮
Busan isn't catching a break either. The city has faced 24 consecutive tropical nights since July 25, surpassing its previous record of 21 days set back in 1994 and repeated in 2018.
This relentless heatwave is affecting daily life in South Korea. People are finding creative ways to beat the heat, from midnight ice cream runs to spontaneous beach trips. 🏖️🍦
But with temperatures staying high even after the sun sets, it's a challenge to stay cool. Remember to stay hydrated, seek shade, and look out for each other during this scorching summer! 💧❤️
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South Korea experiences record-breaking streak of tropical nights
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