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South Korea has recorded 21 heat-related deaths so far this year, surpassing last year's total of 20 despite fewer overall illness cases. The country continues battling extreme temperatures with Seoul forecast to reach 39°C.
South Korea's southeastern city of Yangsan has recorded a historic 42.5°C on Sunday, marking the highest temperature since modern weather tracking began in 1904, with authorities warning conditions could worsen further.
South Korea registered its highest temperature on record at 41.4°C in the southeastern city of Yangsan, shattering the previous mark as an intense heatwave blankets much of the nation for a third consecutive day.
South Korea faces dangerous heat conditions as southeastern cities break temperature records. Busan logged its highest reading in 120 years, while authorities issue warnings across the country and implement cooling measures.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of severe weather conditions expected to impact multiple states across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia until early afternoon today, with thunderstorms and strong winds affecting specific regions.
Japan is enduring an unprecedented heatwave that has pushed hospital admissions to record levels, with over 450 people treated daily for heat-related conditions in Tokyo alone. Officials have declared the phenomenon a national disaster.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has alerted the public to expect thunderstorms, torrential rain and gusty winds in numerous locations nationwide until this evening, affecting residents and transport operations.
Unprecedented rainfall has triggered flooding across China, killing at least 33 people in landslides and rare tornadoes. A snake farm collapse released 900 reptiles, while authorities battle surging rivers and extreme weather unseen in recent decades.
A prolonged heat wave across the United States has claimed at least 25 lives, with 40 million people under heat alerts. Severe thunderstorms now threaten dangerous flooding conditions across the Eastern seaboard through Monday.
Toronto health authorities are urging football fans to take precautions against dangerous heat during Thursday's Portugal-Croatia World Cup round of 32 match, with temperatures expected to feel like 40°C due to humidity.
Spain recorded 1,029 deaths attributable to extreme heat in June, marking the country's second-hottest June on record. A single heat event exposed nearly 73 per cent of Spain's population to health risks.