As a nationwide heat wave persists, outdoor activities are decreasing and people are flocking to indoor spaces. Some areas have recorded highs near 40 degrees Celsius, with Yangsan in South Gyeongsang Province recording 41.6 degrees Celsius, breaking the all-time high temperature record. This has led to an increase in the number of heatstroke patients, as well as damage such as livestock deaths and delays in crop planting. Local governments are working to minimize the damage from the heat wave by extending the operating hours of heat relief centers, recommending a halt to outdoor work, and inspecting livestock cooling facilities.
