Heatwave
Seoul experiences record series of tropical nights
People in the South Korean capital Seoul are currently experiencing a historic series of tropical nights. Photo
© Ahn Young-joon/AP
Since July 21, temperatures in the South Korean capital have not fallen below 25 degrees Celsius, even at night. This has consequences. An authority has registered deaths.
In South Korea, the term tropical night is used when temperatures do not drop below 25 degrees Celsius at night. In German-speaking countries, people usually speak of tropical nights when temperatures are consistently above 20 degrees Celsius.
South Korea is being hit by a severe heat wave this summer. The National Agency for Disease Control and Prevention has already registered at least 21 deaths due to the high temperatures.