Coreea de Sud doboară recordul de căldură stabilit în 1904. Temperaturile au ajuns la 42,5°C • Newsweek România

South Korea has recorded its highest temperature ever at 42.5°C, surpassing a record set in 1904. This extreme heat event has led to alerts across the country, with over 20 areas under the highest warning level. Authorities are advising residents to limit outdoor activities due to the ongoing heatwave, which has seen Yangsan exceed 40°C for five consecutive days. The increase in heatwave days reflects broader climate change trends, with the average number of such days rising significantly since the 1970s. This record temperature highlights the growing frequency and intensity of heatwaves globally, driven by climate change.