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Korea faces sweltering weekend with tropical nights as monsoon retreats
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 29, 2026
Cooler late June, delayed monsoon: Is Korea’s summer just warming up?
Summer is in full swing in South Korea, but it doesn't feel like the late June most Koreans have come to expect. While temperatures are forecast to climb to 33 degrees Celsius in Seoul on Monday and exceed 30 degrees across much of the country's inland areas, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the muggy air that usually blankets the country this time of year has yet to take hold due to the delayed monsoon. Last year, the monsoon began on Jeju Island on June 12, reached the cou
Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Monsoon rains to soak central parts of Korea
Monsoon rains to soak central parts of Korea
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam
PETALING JAYA: Ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang melibatkan beberapa kawasan di tujuh negeri dijangka berlarutan sehingga pukul 9 malam ini. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) menerusi hantaran di Facebook memaklumkan, kawasan yang terlibat di Perak iaitu Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Hilir Perak dan Batang Padang. Katanya, cuaca sama turut diramalkan ... Read more The post Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of...
The Watchers
· Jun 21, 2026
Typhoon Mekkhala forecast to strengthen east of northern Luzon as monsoon hazards increase
Typhoon Mekkhala, locally named Francisco in the Philippines, intensified into a typhoon east of Luzon on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and is forecast to strengthen to 165 km/h (103 mph) while tracking west-northwestward across the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Source
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 27, 2026
San Antonio Braces for Saharan Dust and Hazy Skies
San Antonio will experience sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 90s, with highs reaching 93 degrees. Hazy conditions are expected by Sunday evening due to the arrival of Saharan Dust, peaking Monday afternoon and clearing by Tuesday. Rain chances may return later in the week as high pressure moves east. Residents are advised to use sunscreen when outdoors.
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Related coverage for "Korea faces sweltering weekend with tropical nights as monsoon retreats": The korea Herald News — Cooler late June, delayed monsoon: Is Korea’s summer just warming up?. Korea Times News — Monsoon rains to soak central parts of Korea. Utusan Malaysia — Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam. Yonhap News Agency — (LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate. The Watchers — Typhoon Mekkhala forecast to strengthen east of northern Luzon as monsoon hazards increase. KSAT San Antonio — San Antonio Braces for Saharan Dust and Hazy Skies