Seoul: Daytime highs are set to surge to 36 C in southeastern and east coastal regions on Wednesday, with a heat wave advisory in effect for most parts of the country, the state weather agency said.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the highest daily temperatures will reach 36 C in Daegu, Ulsan, and Gangneung, among other cities, due to the continued influx of hot and humid air from the southwest, as reported by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
Some areas of Gyeonggi Province, which surrounds Seoul, Gangwon Province's east coast and mountains, and eastern Jeju Island will also see their sensible temperatures rise to around 35 C during the day, the KMA stated.
Seoul and many other regions nationwide experienced tropical nights for the third consecutive night on Wednesday, as temperatures are forecast to remain above the 30-year average for the time being.