Even "Super Tropical Nights" Arrive... How Long Will the Scorching Night Heat Last?

[Anchor]

As the scorching heat fails to subside even at night, tropical nights are expected to continue in most parts of the country today (August 7). Some areas in Seoul even experienced "super tropical nights," with nighttime lows exceeding 30°C (86°F). Let's connect with our reporter at Gangnam Station in Seoul.

Reporter Kwon Min-kyu, since it is Friday night, we can see a lot of people out. How does the heat feel on the ground?

[Reporter]

It is truly humid and sweltering, and Gangnam Station is living up to its reputation.

It is an area with heavy pedestrian traffic, and with it being Friday night, the heat from the large crowds makes it feel just as hot as the middle of the day.

The temperature here is currently recording around 35°C (95°F).

A little while ago, I measured the temperature inside the station as well.

Compared to outside the station, there was only a difference of about 5°C (9°F), making both indoors and outdoors extremely hot.

Citizens are heading to nearby air-conditioned cafes and restaurants because everywhere feels like a steamer.

[Nam Gyeom-ju / Busanjin-gu, Busan: Because I'm tired and hot, my body feels sluggish. If it gets too hot while walking and I think, 'I can't do this, I'm dizzy,' I go into a convenience store to rest for a bit.]

[Abdulrahman & Firas / Saudi Arabia: Sometimes we go into stores because of the air conditioning. (Just without shopping?) Yeah. We stay for 5 or 10 minutes and come out.]

[Anchor]

Seoul has seen tropical nights for over half a month and Jeju Island for a full month, but when will these hot nights finally end?

[Reporter]

I have been standing here for two hours, and it is so hot that I can barely tell the difference between day and night.

Tropical nights are expected to persist for a while in most parts of the country.

The streak of tropical nights has reached 16 days in Seoul and Incheon, 19 days in Busan, and a whopping 31 days in Jeju.

Yesterday, some areas including Yongsan in Seoul even experienced a "super tropical night" phenomenon.

While a super tropical night is not an official term used by the Korea Meteorological Administration, it generally refers to a day when the lowest nighttime temperature stays at or above 30°C (86°F).

This is the first time a super tropical night has been observed in Seoul since August 2018.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that tropical nights will continue in most regions tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

(Camera Reporter: Bae Moon-san | Video Editor: Shin Se-eun)
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