Scorching Heat Hits Nationwide on 'Daeseo'; Monsoon Rains to Continue Tomorrow

Today (July 23), marking Daeseo, the solar term signifying the peak of summer heat, scorching heat swept across the country.

The perceived temperature in Seoul rose up to 31.4°C (88°F).

As the stationary front moves further north, heavy monsoon rains of 10 to 20 mm per hour are currently pouring down in the Gangwon region.

Monsoon rains are forecasted to continue tomorrow, mainly centered around the capital area and Gangwon Province, while showers are expected in the Chungcheong and southern regions from the afternoon to evening.

Tropical nights are expected to persist tonight as overnight temperatures stay above 25°C (77°F) in various places.

Tomorrow's daytime high in Daegu is expected to climb to 35°C (95°F).

Following Jeju, the monsoon season in the southern and central regions is projected to end between Sunday and Monday next week.

(Reported by weather caster Lim Eun-jin)
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