Temperatures in North Gyeongsang Province rose above 37°C on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day of extreme heat across the region [1].

The prolonged heat wave, exacerbated by high humidity, has pushed the heat index to dangerous levels. This weather pattern poses significant health risks to residents and disrupts daily activity in several major cities.

In Daegu Dong-gu Sinam-dong, the temperature reached 37.6°C [1]. Other areas, including Gyeongsan Hayang-eup, Yeongdeok-eup, and Pohang Homigot, each recorded 37.5°C [1].

Additional temperature readings across the province included Gyeongju at 36.8°C and another area of Pohang at 36.7°C [1]. Gumi recorded a temperature of 35.6°C [1].

"Today, temperatures exceeded 37 degrees in various parts of Gyeongbuk, including Daegu, Gyeongsan, and Pohang, as extreme heat continues nationwide for the fourth day," an anchor said [1].

Weather officials expect a shift in conditions starting Tuesday. A monsoon rain front, known as jangmabi, is forecast to begin, which is expected to moderate the current heat [1]. However, the rain may bring new challenges to the central region of the country.

"Starting tomorrow, the heat will ease as the monsoon rains begin again, but heavy rain is expected to be concentrated overnight in the central region this time," reporter Kim Min-kyung said [1].

Local authorities continue to monitor the heat index as the region transitions from extreme temperatures to heavy precipitation.

“Temperatures in North Gyeongsang Province rose above 37°C on Monday”

The rapid transition from a severe heat wave to heavy monsoon rains is typical of the South Korean summer climate, but it creates dual hazards. While the rain will lower the temperature, the forecast for concentrated nighttime rain in the central region increases the risk of flash flooding and landslides, shifting the public health concern from heatstroke to infrastructure safety.