SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - A cold wave advisory was issued for Seoul and surrounding areas on Wednesday as sub-zero temperatures gripped the capital on New Year's Eve.
Such an advisory is issued when morning temperatures are expected to drop by more than 10 degrees Celsius from the previous day, or at least 3 degrees below the seasonal average, or when the morning low is forecast to remain at or below -12 degrees for two or more consecutive days.
As the bitter cold snap is expected to linger through the weekend, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to maintain 24-hour monitoring in collaboration with local districts and agencies, while ensuring shelters and emergency facilities are well-equipped.
The city is also stepping up safety measures for major year-end events and other activities at popular scenic spots, where crowds are expected to gather to watch the first sunrise of the coming year.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also ordered officials to implement preventive measures and closely monitor vulnerable people including the elderly.
Such an advisory is issued when morning temperatures are expected to drop by more than 10 degrees Celsius from the previous day, or at least 3 degrees below the seasonal average, or when the morning low is forecast to remain at or below -12 degrees for two or more consecutive days.
As the bitter cold snap is expected to linger through the weekend, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to maintain 24-hour monitoring in collaboration with local districts and agencies, while ensuring shelters and emergency facilities are well-equipped.
The city is also stepping up safety measures for major year-end events and other activities at popular scenic spots, where crowds are expected to gather to watch the first sunrise of the coming year.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also ordered officials to implement preventive measures and closely monitor vulnerable people including the elderly.
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