# South Korea is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Authorities have issued the highest-level heat warning for parts of the greater Seoul area for the first time. The extreme heat has already caused nearly one-thousand-900 heat-related illnesses and at least 14 deaths. Officials are checking on vulnerable residents, spraying water on city roads to reduce temperatures and using drones to broadcast safety messages. People are urged to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and stay well hydrated.
Seoul today faces highest heat alert for first time