With the nationwide temperatures expected to surge to 33 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the weather agency is urging people to keep out of the sun.
Ultraviolet rays and ozone saturation were both forecast as ‘bad’ in areas excluding Jeju Island.
Daytime highs are forecast between 24 C and 33 C. Seoul will hit 28 C.
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This file photo dated June 1 shows pedestrians covered in long-sleeved clothes, hats and masks to block the sunlight. (Yonhap) |
Excessive heat warnings were issued in the inland regions of Gyeongsang and Gangwon Provinces. Exposure to sun for a prolonged period of time could result in sunburn.
General precautionary measures are advised, including wearing long-sleeved clothes, sunblock, sunglasses and a hat.
Fine dust levels are forecast to be ‘bad’ in North Chungcheong, Busan and Ulsan areas.
By Lim Jeong-yeo (
kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)
