Seoul City issued a heat wave warning on June 18 at 2 p.m. for 11 districts, including Gangdong, Songpa, Gangnam, Seocho, Gangseo, Yangcheon, Guro, Yeongdeungpo, Dongjak, Gwanak, and Geumcheon.
According to Yonhap News, this is the first heat wave warning of the summer for the Seoul area, coming 12 days earlier than last year's first warning on June 30.
To minimize heat-related damage, the city has activated a comprehensive heat wave support center to monitor weather conditions, report incidents, and protect vulnerable populations and facilities.
The 11 districts under the heat wave warning will maintain a collaborative system with the city, operating situation rooms and stockpiling cooling and emergency supplies in preparation for potential heat-related incidents.
The city will also enhance care activities for vulnerable seniors, ensuring their well-being to prevent heat-related fatalities.
Additionally, the city recommends that construction workers, who are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses due to outdoor work, be provided with adequate rest periods and shaded areas, and will monitor compliance with these recommendations.
For all citizens, the city will utilize its electronic billboards to provide guidelines on preventing heat-related damage.
Information on citizen action guidelines, real-time disaster alerts, cooling centers, and shaded areas can also be found on the Seoul Disaster Safety Information Portal, 'Seoul Safety Nuri' (https://safecity.seoul.go.kr).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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