Extreme heat in Seoul has eased, with tropical night warnings lifted for a second consecutive day on Monday [1, 2].
The shift provides critical relief to millions of residents and visitors who endured a period of intense, sustained high temperatures across the metropolitan area.
While the broader heat wave has weakened, the relief is not uniform. Western Seoul continues to experience temperatures around 33 °C [1, 2]. Heat warnings also remain active in parts of Gyeonggi, Chungnam, Honam, and Gyeongnam [1].
Weather officials noted a visible difference in evening conditions compared to the previous week. At 6 p.m. last week, temperatures exceeded 36 °C [1]. Current readings for the same time of day are now below 33 °C, representing a drop of approximately three °C [1].
"Extreme heat is breaking, and heat wave warnings have been lifted in most areas, while tropical nights in Seoul have also slowed down for two days," said an anchor for YTN News [1].
Residents at locations such as Banpo Hangang Park have seen a decrease in the intensity of the summer heat. However, the persistence of high temperatures in western districts suggests that the city's atmospheric conditions remain volatile. Weather caster Jung Su-hyun said that compared to last week, the current 6 p.m. temperature is about three °C lower [1].
Local authorities continue to monitor the remaining heat warnings in the western sectors of the city and surrounding provinces to ensure public safety during the transition out of the peak heat wave period [1].
“Tropical night warnings have been lifted for a second consecutive day.”
The lifting of tropical night warnings indicates a break in the cycle of overnight heat, which is essential for reducing heat-related mortality and energy strain on the power grid. While the 3 °C drop in evening temperatures provides immediate relief, the lingering warnings in western Seoul and surrounding provinces suggest that the region has not yet fully exited the high-risk summer weather pattern.
