[뉴스초점] 올여름 장마 사실상 끝…찜통 더위 기승 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guest: Maeng So-young, Head of Management Division, Gyeonggi Environment & Energy Promotion Agency] As the rainy season draws to a close, sweltering heat is gripping the entire country. Heatwave advisories have been issued for most regions, and severe heatwave warnings have even been issued for some areas. We will discuss the details with Maeng So-young, Head of Management Division at the Gyeonggi Environment & Energy Promotion Agency. [Question 1] The intensity of the heatwave is growing increasingly severe. With heatwave advisories issued for most parts of the country, the areas under severe heatwave warnings are also expanding. How serious is the current heat situation? [Question 2] A severe heatwave warning is issued when the highest perceived temperature is expected to exceed 38 degrees Celsius or the daytime high temperature is expected to exceed 39 degrees Celsius for at least one day. What is the reason for the particularly severe heat in parts of Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam? [Question 2-1] Sweltering heat is also expected in central regions, including Seoul, amidst high humidity. When is the hottest time of day today? [Question 3] Tropical nights occurred in most parts of the country overnight. Recently, analyses have shown that heatwaves and tropical nights start early and continue late into the night. Is there a possibility that this summer's heat will persist until September? [Question 4] Showers are forecast to pass through various parts of the country today. Where and how much rain is expected? [Question 4-1] While there are areas experiencing heavy showers, the stationary front has moved northward. Can we consider this summer's rainy season to be effectively over? [Question 5] Will the heat subside temporarily if showers fall? Or is it more likely that the increased humidity will make it even muggy? [Question 6] According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the number of heat-related illnesses reached 1,182 from May 15 to the 23rd of this year, including 5 deaths. What is the most important daily safety guideline to follow during a heatwave? [Question 7] The elderly, children, and outdoor workers are particularly vulnerable to heatwaves. In Haenam, there was even an accident in which a foreign worker died while working in a field. If one must work outdoors due to the nature of their job, how can heat-related illnesses be prevented? ▣ Subscribe to 'Docu-Digging,' Yonhap News TV's specialized documentary channel    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to the Yonhap News TV YouTube channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The beginning of Korean news, Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/